Planning Operations Lead

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc

Novato, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,600–$172,700 Per Year
SKILLS
Adverse Events, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Case, Business Operations, CMOS, Calendar Management, Clinical Trial, Coaching, Compensation Management, Continuous Improvement, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disease, Distribution Services, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Facebook, Fellowship, Finance, Financial Analysis, Genetics, IT Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, LinkedIn, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Products, Medical Records, Mentoring, Metrics, Newsroom, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Performance Metrics, Press Releases, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product/Service Launch, Production Management, Production Planning, Project Tracking, Proposal Development, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Schedule Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, User Documentation, Warehousing
LOCATION
Novato, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Location: Novato, United States

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Workstyle: Hybrid

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Who We Are

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BioMarin is a leading, global rare disease biotechnology company focused on delivering medicines for people living with genetically defined conditions. Founded in 1997, the San Rafael, California-based company has a proven track record of innovation, with multiple commercial therapies and a strong clinical and preclinical pipeline. Using a distinctive approach to drug discovery and development, BioMarin seeks to unleash the full potential of genetic science by pursuing category-defining medicines that have a profound impact on patients.

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About Technical Operations

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Our manufacturing and process development teams manage the production of our therapies for clinical trials and commercial markets. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support professionals continually provide quality assurance and ensure we meet all regulatory standards. We have manufacturing facilities in Northern California and in Shanbally, Ireland. Additionally, our supply chain teams procure the goods and services needed to support manufacturing and worldwide distribution.

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The Planning Operations Lead reports to the Director of Supply Chain Operations and is a senior leader within the Global External Operations organization. This role is accountable for Planning Operations execution across external manufacturing sites, ensuring reliable product supply to a global patient population.

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The Planning Operations Lead owns and integrates key operational disciplines including Ready processes, inventory control, warehouse and inventory management, and continuous improvement. The role translates production plans into material, inventory, and purchasing requirements to meet target inventory levels, maintain customer supply, and support external manufacturing operations.

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The Planning Operations Lead works closely with Operations, Scheduling, Quality, Finance, IT, Global Procurement, and external manufacturing partners to ensure materials, systems, and processes are in place to support current operations and future growth. This includes ensuring consumables and materials are purchased and available on time, and that planning and inventory processes remain scalable as the business, product portfolio, and technologies evolve.

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The Planning Operations Lead also serves as a key leader within Supply Chain Operations, providing functional leadership, representing the department at critical forums, and driving disciplined execution through effective use of ERP systems, performance metrics, and continuous improvement practices.

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Main areas of responsibility:

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  • Implement and manage Ready processes in Supply Chain Operations to ensure consistent product supply for patients. n
  • Develop and monitor metrics for Ready & Inventory to assess progress, highlight improvement areas, and track initiatives. n
  • Lead and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis, providing permanent solutions. n
  • Provide key support and leadership for Global External Operations ERP system. n
  • Serve as the main contact for Ready process and inventory, while collaborating with OPS, Quality, Regulatory, CMOs, Finance, and Project teams. n
  • Identify and assess the resources, systems, and process requirements necessary for the team, considering the future needs of a dynamic and expanding business, including new products and modalities. n
  • Establish mechanisms to ensure disciplined and effective use of ERP within Planning & Inventory, while promoting integration with other functional teams. n
  • Serve as a key leader within the Supply Chain Operations team by representing the departmentxe2x80x94and occasionally the entire sitexe2x80x94at critical meetings. n
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to colleagues on Supply Chain processes, operational excellence tools, and high-performance team behaviors. n
  • Participate in and support plant optimization initiatives that strengthen the value proposition for future investment. n
  • Maintain a strong focus on visibility boards for all metrics and statuses, with particular emphasis on Planning & Scheduling and S&OE (facilitating coordination among DS, DP, and FG batch release activities to ensure materials are available for Filling & Packaging schedules as required). n
  • Lead and support improvement projects as assigned, ensuring alignment with CMO business objectives and priorities. n
  • Guide teams in developing, implementing, and standardizing efficient physical and transactional processes. n
  • Develop proposals and business cases for improvement initiatives, including defining deliverables, conducting financial analyses, and transforming concepts into well-defined, prioritized projects. n

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Occasional travel when permitted (10%).

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  • Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Life Science, Business, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering required. n
  • APICS certification or supply chain education preferred, not mandatory. n
  • Continuing education initiatives like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or industry courses are highly desirable. n

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  • At least 10 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical sector, including roles in supply chain, procurement, and/or manufacturing. n
  • Background in Master Scheduling, Inventory Analysis and Management, ERP systems, and launching new products is essential. n
  • Proven track record of collaborating across functions and building partnerships with other departments to accomplish business goals. n
  • Effectively apply KPIs and metrics to oversee operations and promote high-performing teams. n
  • Outstanding communication abilitiesxe2x80x94both oral and written, including formal presentations to senior leaders, middle management, and staff. n
  • Adept at achieving results by guiding and influencing others. n

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  • Hands-on expertise in planning and scheduling management. n
  • Deep familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and workflows (experience with SAP is a plus). n
  • Holds APICS certificationxe2x80x94CPIM or CSCPxe2x80x94or an equivalent qualification. n

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Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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The salary range for this position is: $125,600 to $172,700. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent BioMarin in recruitment activities. We have an established recruitment process which is required for all posted positions by BioMarin prior to issuing an offer of employment. This BioMarin process requires formal interviews conducted live with personnel representing BioMarin and never requires payments or fees from job applicants. BioMarin does not conduct interviews via texting tools such as RingCentral.

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In the event you receive a suspicious email message about recruiting on behalf of BioMarin, unless it's from a BioMarin authorized recruiting partner, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings directly through this BioMarin website. BioMarin accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity.

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If you have lost money or provided your personal identifying information, please contact your bank and report the matter to the FBI via www.ic3.gov. We would also suggest you notify your local police department and monitor your credit.

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For more information on how to recognize and report phishing scams visit: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams or https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/01/looking-job-scammers-might-be-looking-you

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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BioMarin Pharmaceutical does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies and we will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited. We handle all recruiting through our Talent Acquisition team xe2x80x93 please do not contact hiring managers directly. Agencies who wish to offer their services to BioMarin Pharmaceutical may contact us atxc2xa0talentacquisition@bmrn.com.

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