Supply Chain Systems Execution Sr Associate AXP

Overview

Senior Associate Planner in the External Planning (AXP) team at Amgen's Hyderabad site, responsible for accurate and timely execution of external supply plans for CMO-sourced products by managing system transactions, monitoring execution performance and maintaining data integrity across planning systems.

What you'll do

• Ensure data integrity, accuracy and alignment across planning systems, maintaining a single source of truth.
• Monitor system data routinely and analyze gaps between actual execution and planning parameters, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Monitor system alerts and generate data discrepancy reports to drive resolution of data issues.
• Proactively engage and follow up with planners and stakeholders to correct data inaccuracies.
• Coordinate master data setup and updates with planners and master data teams, including 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.
• Reconcile inventory across CMO reports and SAP and report discrepancies.
• Proactively monitor inventory health (e.g., aging, expiry risk) and coordinate with planners on risk mitigations.
• Monitor planning system signals (e.g., negative balance, expiry, deviation) and provide visibility to planners to resolve alerts and 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.
• Execute SAP and RapidResponse transactions, including purchase order lifecycle (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 transaction execution in compliance with GMP/GDP requirements.
• Analyze demand and forecast changes and provide execution-level insights in the monthly planning cycle.
• 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.

What you'll need

• 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 the same areas, or Associate's degree and 7-9 years' experience in the same areas.
• At least 2 years' experience working in teams, projects and programs (may run concurrently with the required technical experience).
• 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.

Nice to have

• 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 RapidResponse.
• 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.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India (Amgen India site).
• Reports to the Manager of Supply Planning.
• Operates in a regulated GMP environment.