Amgen
From Amgen's careers page
Status: listed on the employer's own careers page when we last checked (daily). Confirm on their site before applying.
Career Category Supply Chain Job Description Live What you will do Let’s do this!
Live
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.
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
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
Win
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these 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.
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
.
Scores your resume against this job the way resume scanners do: the job's hard and soft skills, searchability, recruiter tips and formatting.
Create a free account to see your score. Your resume stays in this browser until then, and we never store it.
Already a member? Sign in