Cell Therapy S&OP Planning Lead

AstraZeneca

. Support recurring S&OP and S&OE activities, including calendar coordination, input collection, pre-read preparation, meeting support, decision documentation and action follow-through .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $124,069 - $186,104 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning and operations, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in data reconciliation and reporting. Capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and improving planning processes in a regulated environment.

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Supply Chain PlanningData LiteracyAnalytical SkillsExcel ProficiencyERP Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

S&OPS&OEProduction PlanningCapacity PlanningSchedulingData ReconciliationTrend AnalysisPlanning Templates ImprovementPerformance Measures TrackingProcess Governance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailJudgementCross-Functional Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Power BISAPOMPAdvanced Planning ToolsVisualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical Supply ChainAdvanced-TherapyPatient-Specific Supply ChainRegulated Supply ChainsService Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support recurring S&OP and S&OE activities, including calendar coordination, input collection, pre-read preparation, meeting support, decision documentation and action follow-through
Consolidate demand, supply, capacity, inventory and operational inputs into clear, consistent planning views
Perform data checks and reconciliations, identify missing or inconsistent inputs, and resolve issues with data owners
Prepare analytical summaries, trend views and scenario comparisons covering constraints, assumptions, risks, opportunities and recommended actions
Maintain planning trackers, action logs, decision records, key assumptions and selected performance measures
Monitor changes against the agreed plan, highlight material deviations, and coordinate escalation and resolution
Translate approved S&OP decisions into handoffs for site planning, patient operations, logistics, materials planning and execution teams
Coordinate cross-functional follow-up across Global Planning, Manufacturing, Site Supply Chain, Clinical Operations, Patient Operations, Logistics and related partners
Improve planning templates, standard work, data definitions and reporting routines
Provide analytical support for network-capacity and slot-management topics, including utilization, booking changes, capacity gaps and reallocation opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in supply chain planning, operations planning, S&OP, S&OE, production planning, capacity planning, scheduling or a related discipline
Strong data literacy, including organizing, reconciling and interpreting data from multiple sources and explaining limitations or quality concerns
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel
Experience using reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI
Comfort learning new planning systems and data sources
Ability to coordinate across functions, manage multiple deadlines and drive actions to closure in a dynamic, matrixed environment
Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgement and disciplined attention to detail
Experience supporting a formal monthly S&OP cycle and weekly or biweekly S&OE routines
Experience with ERP, advanced planning or orchestration tools such as SAP, OMP or equivalent platforms
Exposure to biopharmaceutical, advanced-therapy, patient-specific or other highly regulated supply chains
Familiarity with capacity, slot, inventory, service, schedule-adherence or plan-stability metrics
Experience improving planning templates, reporting routines, data quality or process governance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan)
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Overtime pay for qualifying overtime hours for hourly and salaried non-exempt employees