Strategic Planning Manager jobs in Clifton, NJ

Locations: Parsippany NJ (US) or Dublin (Ireland) is preferred. However, other Zoetis Global Manufacturing & Supply locations will be considered.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Strategic NPI Manager position is to plan, coordinate and follow up all activities related to global new product introductions starting from Initiation (Make vs Buy / SCR decision) and ending with Closure (product launch completed & transition to routine replenishments).

The Strategic NPI Manager facilitates effective coordination across a variety of Zoetis teams and departments to ensure the supply chain fully supports the launch success, achieves best time to market post-approval & can support sustainable supply longer term. This will typically include working with multiple manufacturing locations, which can be both internal and external.

Position Responsibilities:

Initiation (supporting Make vs Buy / SCR preparation):

• Analyze sourcing options (logistics cost, supply chain complexity, etc.) and assess supply chain risks
• Coordinating with Global Commercial Development & Network Strategy re: long term forecast assumptions (base / optimistic / pessimistic), presentations, cannibalization, etc.
• Facilitating cost/capacity/volume analysis, as needed

Planning (supporting supply chain preparation during Technology Transfer):

• Develop project plan, in sync with EPM timelines, Co-Development milestones, capital project progress, etc., identifying critical path and managing to achieve soonest launch post-approval.
• Coordinating Master data set-up and flex routing
• Forming launch team(s), facilitating NPI reviews and tracking progress to plan
• Facilitating Launch strategy development (artwork prioritization, inventory/WIP planning, production at risk, AFW, alternate/back-up sourcing, air vs ocean) that minimize risk and optimize time to launch
• Supporting regular review of forecast / inventory / capacity / supply chain cost
• Conduct assessment of demand scenarios and supply risks, including issue identification and resolution
• Preparing launch inventory strategy & safety stock targets aligned with Commercial, Demand Management & Supply Planning

Execution (supporting launch preparation and execution):

• Provide monthly updates for S&OP plus periodic review with Senior Leaders
• Develop launch plans in consultation with market teams, GCD and Commercial leadership
• Assess opportunities for timeline acceleration / mitigation in line with regulatory approval developments
• Plan API/ABI & FG requirements, including procurement of critical packaging components.
• Coordination of launch supply manufacturing and q-ship/release
• Working with Global Transportation, Intercompany Supply and Market Logistics to expedite launch supply arrival in-market.

Closure (support of ramp-up, geo-expansion and transition to business as usual):

• Managing the resolution of issues across the supply chain
• Establishing continuity of supply and handing over to PSPM for routine replenishment planning.
• Periodic demand review and sales monitoring
• Preparing for new market launches / geo-expansion
• Evaluating post approval changes (shelf life, artwork, specifications, sourcing, etc.)
• Lessons Learned consolidation and recommendations

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Graduate degree in engineering, scientific or health related field of study
• Relevant advanced degree or training/certificate in supply chain or logistics preferred
• >10 years of experience supply chain management
• 5 years in pharma/animal health industry
• Experience in New Product Introduction and/or Lifecycle Management preferred

Technical Skills:

• Good influencing skills.
• Strong cross business collaborative skills
• Basic knowledge of business processes including planning, capacity and supply planning, and life-cycle management and how they interconnect.
• Good written and oral communication skills including strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively, manage multiple tasks and deliver results in a collaborative, fast paced environment.
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable, resourceful with a relentless focus on outcomes.

Physical requirements:

The preferred location for this role is Parsippany NJ (US) or Dublin (IRE). However, this position may be located at any GMS location within the US or EU.

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