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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nAbout the role\nThe Supply Planning Manager leads planning and on-time execution of product commercialization activities and post-commercialization supply chain management for the Small Molecule & Oncology Operating Unit in the US Region. This role communicates product and supply chain status, risks, and issues to support timely decision-making; coordinates forecasts, procurement plans, production schedules, capacity, and inventory; and serves as a key liaison among Takeda, third-party manufacturers, suppliers, and government agencies. The position also provides leadership for strategic and tactical supply chain initiatives that support reliable supply and business objectives.\nHow you will contribute\nProvide strategic direction for short- and long-term supply chain integration initiatives aligned with corporate business objectives.\nLead planning and execution for product commercialization and post-commercialization supply strategies, including forecasts, procurement plans, production schedules, capacity, resources, and budgets.\nOversee third-party execution against performance metrics and drive timely improvements to operational performance, productivity, and planning communications.\nManage working capital associated with bulk drug product, finished drug product, packaging materials, and other inventory across Takeda’s network, licensors, suppliers, and contract organizations.\nPartner with third-party manufacturers and raw material suppliers to help ensure the investments and capacity required for continuous supply.\nServe as the primary supply chain liaison with Operations, Quality, Project Management, Legal, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Regulatory, Sales, Customs, and Logistics for commercialized products.\nMonitor environmental, legislative, compliance, customs, and internal factors that could affect Takeda’s supply chain and recommend appropriate actions.\nTranslate inputs from Marketing and Finance into actionable procurement and supply plans and communicate them across the end-to-end supply chain.\nPartner with Customer Service and Trade Relations to align product demand, product availability, and customer service priorities.\nLead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for portfolios of up to 100 SKUs, including prioritization of product schedules during production delays, capacity constraints, laboratory issues, and other disruptions.\nIdentify and implement cost savings, cost reductions, process improvements, and supply chain innovations.\nBuild effective partnerships across functions, regions, cultures, leadership levels, external organizations, and government agencies.\nWhat you bring to Takeda\nBachelor’s degree in health sciences, packaging, engineering, business, logistics management, or a related field preferred.\nMinimum of 3 years of planning, operations, or a combination of related experience.\nStrong end-to-end supply chain thinking, including process mapping, analysis, prioritization, and project execution across functions.\nExperience applying materials management, packaging, forecasting, procurement, inventory, and supply planning tools and techniques.\nWorking knowledge of SAP, IBP, or comparable planning tools, or the ability to quickly develop proficiency.\nAbility to manage competing priorities, changing supply plans, production delays, capacity challenges, and other operational constraints.\nProven ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across functions, regions, and cultures.\nStrong presentation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to simplify complex issues and communicate clear recommendations to multiple levels of leadership.\nComfort challenging the status quo and implementing improvements to processes, systems, and ways of working.\nAdditional information\nApproximately 10% travel is expected.\nTravel may include overnight trips, client or partner sites, and occasional international travel.\nThis is an individual contributor position with regional scope.\nMore about us:\nAt Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.\nCertified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.\nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factoras you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitablepay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.\nFor Location:\nUSA - MA - LexingtonU.S. Base Salary Range:\n$116,000.00 - $182,270.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.\nFor information about our benefits, please click here.\nEEO Statement\nTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.\nLocations\nUSA - MA - LexingtonWorker Type\nEmployeeWorker Sub-Type\nRegularTime Type\nFull timeJob Exempt\nYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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