Supply Planning Manager, Global Planning Organization
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that
relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries
into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since
our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in
understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create
transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology,
we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical
need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right
technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems –
and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold,
innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug
discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial,
clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood
biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a
substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options. About
Technical Operations BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is
responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and
for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market.
These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build
and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and
sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we
meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and
services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide
movement of our drugs to patients. Position Summary: The Product
Planner in the Global Planning Organization ensures the
availability of finished goods to fulfill demand by managing stock
levels, stock provisions, and modes of distribution in conjunction
with demand planning, commercial functions, and manufacturing
operations. This role is accountable for delivering a feasible
volume-based supply plan for assigned products and business units,
assessed end-to-end with exceptions highlighted and aligned with
inventory entitlements. The Product Planner plays a key role in the
execution of the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
cycle and supports the improvement of processes, systems, tools,
and capabilities within the organization. Primary Responsibilities:
Analyst: Translate network plans into short-term replenishment
plans, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure
inventory is maintained within healthy ranges. Establish critical
inventory parameters, monitor and track inventory levels, and
reconcile inventory variances. Deliver feasible volume-based supply
plans monthly for assigned products and business units. Systems
Expert: Use and maintain planning systems to define safety stocks,
replenishment frequency, and quantities . Leverage technology and
analytics to simulate the impact of changes to key input parameters
. Internal Collaborator: Partner with key stakeholders in Global
Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial Operations, Quality, Regulatory,
and Manufacturing Operations to support strategic and operational
objectives. Develop and maintain inventory planning assumptions in
conjunction with various teams . Communicator/Reporter: Report on
service, back orders, short stock, excess items, and slow-moving
inventory. Communicate KPI performance and executive reporting,
including mitigations and proactive supply risk management .
Process Improver: Improve and upgrade inventory systems and
reporting . Drive proactive action plans for excess and obsolete
(E&O) reductions . Competencies: Knowledge: Proficient
understanding of overall supply planning processes finished goods
planning concepts, and end-to-end global supply chain processes .
Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills, ability to generate
insights from quantitative and qualitative analysis, and
proficiency in using SAP and inventory planning systems and common
data software such excel and Power BI for scenario planning
execution. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in
cross-functional teams . Ability to adapt and adopt existing and
emerging technologies in the field to produce better results for
their company. Behaviors: Results-oriented, motivated to drive
business results, and well-organized with a high level of attention
to detail . Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate
decision-making across various teams . Education and Training:
Required: BS/B.Sc. in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering,
Business Administration, or equivalent years of experience .
Desired: Certification in supply chain from APICS, CPIM, or Lean
Practices (i.e. Green Belt) Experience: Required: Minimum 8 years
of practical leadership experience in Sales & Operation Planning,
Demand Management, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Data
Analytics, or other related functions. Desired: Hands-on experience
working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate
best alternatives. Success Criteria: Finished Goods Plan: A view of
the most likely development of finished goods inventory with ranges
to support fulfillment of customer demand and drive capacity
requirements. Metrics include service, finished goods inventory
value, scrap, and process health metrics. Working Conditions:
Travel: Intermittent travel required. Location: Hybrid work
requiring 2 days onsite per week in San Rafael CA Disclaimer: The
information provided in this job description is designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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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