Sr Associate Supply Chain Execution (Amgen External Planning)

Career Category

Supply Chain

Job DescriptionWhat you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will be part of the Amgen External Planning (AXP) Team, which is responsible for planning execution within the external manufacturing network.

The Senior Associate Planner reports to the Manager of Supply Planning at the Amgen India, Hyderabad site. In this role, the Senior Associate Planner is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely execution of external supply plans by managing system transactions, monitoring execution performance, and maintaining data integrity across planning systems. This role acts as a critical link between planning, CMO operations, and system data accuracy to ensure reliable supply delivery.

AXP is a critical component of Amgen’s Global Supply Chain, responsible for enabling reliable, efficient, and agile planning and delivery operations for Amgen’s CMO-sourced products. The Senior Associate Planner, based at Amgen’s Hyderabad site, will be a key member of this team and a foundational contributor to the External Planning work center, supporting the business performance and continuous improvement of planning operations.

This role requires strong planning skills, SAP expertise, data analysis, attention to detail, excellent follow-up and coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities:

Planning Data Integrity and Maintenance

Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and alignment across planning systems, maintaining a single source of truth

Routine system data monitoring and analysis to sustain high data quality across SAP and RapidResponse (RR)

Analyze gaps between actual execution and planning parameters, recommending adjustments as needed

Monitor system alerts and generate data discrepancy reports to identify and drive resolution of data issues

Proactively engage and follow up with planners and stakeholders to correct data inaccuracies

Coordinate master data setup and updates in partnership with planners and master data teams

Ensure timely creation of new material masters and alignment of planning parameters

Support master data lifecycle activities (e.g., phase-in/out, obsolescence) through coordination and tracking

Ensure all data and system transactions are compliant and accurate

Execution Monitoring & Operational Support

Reconcile inventory across CMO reports and SAP, report discrepancies

Proactively monitor inventory health (e.g. aging, expiry risk), coordinate with planners for risk mitigations

Monitor planning system signals (e.g. negative balance, expiry, deviation), provide visibility to planners to resolve alerts/errors

Monitor critical milestones (e.g., disposition, deviation closure, shipments) and escalate potential delays

Escalate compliance, quality, and safety risks in a timely manner

Ensure accurate reconciliation and proper documentation of batch records and shipping documents in accordance with procedures

System (SAP & RapidResponse) Execution & Transaction Management

Execute system transactions to support planning operation activities, including:

Purchase order lifecycle execution (creation, issuance, confirmation tracking, changes, closure)

Establish and manage shipping lanes

Coordinate inbound and outbound shipment transactions (GR, PGI, delivery notes)

Support product/material disposition and batch record reconciliation

Ensure timely and accurate execution of transactions in compliance with GMP/GDP requirements

Monthly Planning Cycle

Support analysis of demand and forecast changes, provide execution-level insights

Analyze actual vs. planned supply performance (e.g., throughput) to identify gaps

Monitor and track lead-time deviations, highlighting trends and potential risks to supply reliability

Key Skills & Competencies

Operational execution excellence

Excellent coordination and communication skills

Data accuracy and systems discipline

Understanding of supply chain flows and manufacturing processes

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or Manufacturing within a regulated industry

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or Manufacturing within a regulated industry

Or

Associate’s degree and 7-9 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or Manufacturing within a regulated industry

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 2 years’ experience working in teams, projects, and programs. This experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology supply chain

Strong planning skills with good understanding of supply chain flow and manufacturing processes

Strong SAP transactional experience and familiarity with Kinaxis Rapid Response

Knowledge of GMP and GDP requirements

Understanding of quality systems (deviations, change controls, CAPAs)

Strong data analysis, organizational and presentation skills

Ability to manage complex coordination across global stakeholders

High attention to detail and compliance mindset

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