Ph3Job Function /h3 pSupply Chain Planning /p h3Job Sub Function /h3 pPlanning Strategy Capabilities /p h3Job Category /h3 pProfessional /p h3All Job Posting Locations /h3 pBeerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Latina, Italy, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, Zug, Switzerland /p h3Position Summary /h3 pSenior, cross‑functional leader accountable for the global PLAN business process across Transcend program releases. Owns process standards, acceptance criteria and capability roadmap while leading and aligning solution, release and local support teams to deliver measurable business value. Combines strategic process leadership with operational ownership through release lifecycle and serves as the business process authority for PLAN with program stakeholders. The role will be a member of Innovative Medicine Supply Chain - Global Planning Excellence Leadership Team. /p pIM Transcend is a multi‑year global business transformation initiative that will modernize our end‑to‑end Supply Chain digital capabilities by harmonizing our disparate ecosystem of 7+ major global PHARM ERP systems, standardizing our core business processes and products (across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Quality, and Data), and enabling our integrated data strategy through a single SAP S/4 HANA instance. /p h3Major Duties Responsibilities /h3 ul liDrive PLAN process scoping and prioritization by defining key business requirements, risks, and strategic “big rock” capability priorities. /li liProvide end‑to‑end process leadership for solution exploration/design workshops—aligning stakeholders and ensuring PLAN leadership engagement and support governance is ready. /li liGovern PLAN capability delivery by approving process direction and acceptance criteria, and safeguarding roadmap integrity across releases. /li liDrive quality decision‑making by reviewing process gaps, design trade‑offs, and escalating cross‑functional risks and dependencies. /li liEnsure operational readiness and compliance through status governance, user access management coordination, and oversight of SOPs and work instructions. /li liLead testing governance and quality assurance by overseeing end‑to‑end test cycles (BST, UAT, regression), confirming outcomes meet business acceptance criteria, and driving critical issue resolution. /li liOrchestrate testing resource strategy by ensuring identification, onboarding, and deployment of required support—including Key Users, surge capacity, and ecosystem/ERP test coverage. /li liMitigate delivery risks by reviewing major defects, process gaps, and site‑specific exceptions, and facilitating leadership decisions on high‑impact issues. /li liLead PLAN business readiness governance and post‑go‑live adoption, ensuring stabilization and sustained value realization. /li liMonitor adoption performance and partner with functional leadership to address major issues, mitigate risks, and prioritize continuous process improvements. /li /ul h3Required Minimum Education /h3 pMinimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree or MBA is highly desirable. /p h3Required Years Of Related Experience /h3 ul liRequires a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in roles within Operations, Supply Chain, or large transformation programs. /li liRequires a minimum of 5+ years of Plan business experience. /li liRequires a minimum of 5+ years of business process design, engineering, or optimization. /li /ul h3Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities /h3 ul liAbility to articulate complex project details clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to senior executives. /li liCrafting compelling presentations that effectively convey key project information, including risks, timelines, and milestones. /li liAbility to engage with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, to manage expectations and address concerns. /li liStrong background / experience in Plan processes and systems is required. /li liPrior experience in completing SAP ERP implementation cycles (e.g. Design, Build, Test, Deploy and Hypercare) is a plus. /li liMRP and Source experience is a plus. /li liPrior experience in designing and deploying supplier collaboration tools (SCC, SNC, etc.) is a plus. /li liProven track record of cross‑functional influencing and achieving organizational alignment at all levels. /li liRequires Travel: up to 25% domestic and international. /li /ul h3Key Working Relationships /h3 pGlobal Process Leads, Global Template Owners, Global Template Analysts, Business SMEs, Business Process Owner(s), GPEX Global Process Managers, System Integration Pillar partners, JJT, Plan Release Leads, CEBA /p h3Supervisory Responsibilities /h3 pDirect Reports: 4 FTEsbr/Indirect Reports: multiple contractors /p h3Required Skills /h3 pAgility Jumps, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Consulting, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Demand Planning, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Green Manufacturing, Interpersonal Influence, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Manufacturing Flow Management, Operational Excellence, Organizational Project Management, Process Improvements, Strategic Change, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility /p h3Preferred Skills /h3 pAgility Jumps, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Consulting, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Demand Planning, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Green Manufacturing, Interpersonal Influence, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Manufacturing Flow Management, Operational Excellence, Organizational Project Management, Process Improvements, Strategic Change, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr