Senior Specialist, Planner-Buyer

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life‑changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high‑achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Position Summary The Sr. Specialist, Planner‑Buyer will be primarily responsible for material planning and ordering requirements for the Devens Manufacturing facilities. The role involves executing material planning, ordering, and coordinating material release requirements in support of production and tech transfers into Devens. The Planner‑Buyer collaborates regularly with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Site Quality, Warehouse, and Site Procurement to ensure the appropriate parts are specified and available to support manufacturing campaigns. Role & Responsibilities Analyzes material inventory and is accountable for maintaining sufficient safety stocks and inventory projections for the Devens Manufacturing facilities. Provides input into weekly material priorities with site representatives from Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical Operations, and Warehouse. Creates Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in SAP, places orders with suppliers, and expedites deliveries as needed. Reviews, prioritizes, and schedules the delivery of raw materials & consumables to meet target dates and prevent stock shortages, collaborating with partner departments to ensure material availability in alignment with the manufacturing schedule. Assesses material risk and collaborates with site and network cross‑functional teams for proposed mitigations, escalating to management and key stakeholders with mitigation strategies as required. Supports plant quality systems (Change controls, Deviations, assessments, and CAPA) for material‑related issues if required. Participates in projects such as tech transfers and SAP improvements, and leads continuous improvement activities to positively impact key performance metrics. Maintains relevant master data and assists in site SAP support as required. Assists in developing the forecast and reviews it with procurement to share with vendors. Experience & Qualifications B.S. in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a science‑related discipline. Minimum of 3–5 years in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing role in a complex manufacturing environment with experience in production control/process orders or equivalent. Experience and knowledge in Biologics manufacturing is preferred. Experience in new product introduction is strongly preferred. Excellent knowledge in SAP is strongly preferred. Customer‑service mentality and attention to detail are essential for success. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities against ambitious timelines. Working Conditions Work primarily in an office environment and occasionally within manufacturing. The position requires on‑call support for off‑hours duties. Decision Making Works independently and, if issues or problems are identified, collaborates with Management to resolve them. Compensation Overview Devens – MA – US: $77,320 – $93,699 (starting compensation range for a full‑time employee). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience. Benefits Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Well‑being Support: Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs. Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity‑theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Work‑life Benefits Include US Exempt Employees: Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays. Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs. Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day for eligible employees. Candidate Rights BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. Supporting People With Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments, and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request accommodations before accepting a job offer. For assistance, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol Myers Squibb