Planning Process Manager - Secondment / Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

The role will require working in collaboration with other team members within the ERP Evolution programme and the business (both internal and external to GSK), including SAP functional experts; GPO and planning excellence team; PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Planning, Quality, BRH (Batch Release Hub) and OMP (Order Management planning) teams and the ERP deployment team with the goal to design and deliver a robust Planning process and solution. Key responsibilities will include:

• Own defined Planning process areas and ensure their end-to-end design integrates effectively with OMP, APO and other planning tools, while maintaining fidelity to global standards and approved template decisions.
• Lead detailed design, configuration input, documentation and testing for Planning capabilities, including OMP/S4 design completion and the associated sprint build activity.
• Develop and maintain process-change plans and facilitate process deep dives with business, programme and functional stakeholders to resolve design decisions, dependencies and adoption impacts.
• Define business rules, process controls, KPIs, system roles and operating-model requirements; manage template change requests, including impact assessment and value propositions for governance approval.
• Support Planning data migration, cleansing, validation and alignment across S/4HANA, OMP and connected planning systems.
• Define critical business scenarios and coordinate business readiness for UAT, DIL testing, cutover and post-go-live support.
• Produce and maintain Planning process documentation, including GSOPs, BPSDs, ARIS content and system instructions; ensure documentation updates are completed as the design matures.
• Develop, review and support rollout of training materials, including train-the-trainer activities, to enable consistent adoption of the global Planning template.
• Engage sites, local operating companies, central Supply Chain and the Supply Chain Transformation programme; capture the voice of the customer and address systemic adoption or usability issues.
• Identify and manage Planning-process risks, dependencies and bottlenecks, escalating decisions where needed and driving harmonisation, efficiency and programme benefits.

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• University degree (BSc or equivalent).
• Supply chain experience in the Pharma or consumer goods / FMCG sector
• Experience and knowledge of Planning processes and their interaction with Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Regulatory and PLM functions.
• Experience managing API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) and bulk planning activities, including multiple pedigrees and genealogy requirements.
• Experience working on business transformation programmes, ideally involving SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) and/or S/4HANA within Planning, PLM or Supply Chain environments, with broad knowledge of end-to-end processes and supporting ERP functionality.
• Subject matter expertise in process design and improvement, including Lean Sigma and other process improvement approaches.
• Experience defining business requirements, process documentation and testing activities, and translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Project Management and business change leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business and programme requirements.
• Ability to stay 'close to the ground' to understand the 'real' end-user experience and perspective.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.

• The role is hybrid, requiring on-site work 2-3 days per week.

Skills

Cold Chain, Customer-Focused, Customs Duties, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Logistics Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Sustainability, Third Party Logistics Management, Transportation And Logistics, Warehouse Management

Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale - Belgique: EUR 81,000 to EUR 135,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate's skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.