Global Planning Manager
About The Position
Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases, by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.
As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live.
Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.
We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 25 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us!
Responsibilities
As a Global Planning Manager, you will oversee key supply chain planning activities and drive operational excellence across regional and global functions. Reporting directly to the Head of Global Planning, you will be responsible for leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), optimizing inventory management, and enhancing forecast accuracy.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead the implementation and execution of the Global S&OP process, ensuring alignment across regions.
- Manage and maintain optimal inventory levels, balancing supply with demand.
- Identify and initiate inventory optimization projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develop forecasting models and methodologies to enhance demand planning accuracy.
- Define and monitor key supply chain KPIs, analyzing performance trends and driving improvements.
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams.
- Manage relationships with external suppliers and partners to ensure supply chain resilience and efficiency.
- Continuously assess and refine planning processes to enhance automation and data-driven decision-making.
Internal and External Work Interfaces:
- Internal: Work closely with regional and global functions across Operations, Finance, Commercial, and IT.
- External: Collaborate with suppliers, and key external partners to ensure supply continuity and strategic alignment.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
- 7–10 years of experience in a global supply chain role, with at least 3 years in planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
- Experience in managing cross-functional initiatives; prior managerial experience is an advantage.
Required Skillsets:
- Strong leadership abilities with a process-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both locally and globally.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- High level of interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills to navigate global environments.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex environments.
- Strong Microsoft Excel / technical skills (VBA, Power Queries)
- Experience in Priority/NetSuite/Qlik Sense - is an advantage.
- Work with Systems to support the automation of current and future processes ensuring data integrity.
- Team player with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Adaptability to fast-paced and high-pressure situations.
- Continuous improvement mindset, assessing and optimizing processes proactively.
- English – fluent