Lead of Supply Planning ComOps – Vaccines

Reference No. R2835877

Position Title: Lead of Supply Planning ComOps – Vaccines

Department: Pricing, Contracting and Commercial Operations

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) requiring office attendance 3 days per week

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

About the Job

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

This position will be responsible for demand and supply planning and management, including cross-functional engagement with local and global supply chain stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery and release of products to meet contractual and market demand.

The individual will liaise with the Manager of Customer Service and Distribution Services, and the Regional Demand Lead to represent the Canadian Commercial Operations (ComOps) business interests and ensure integration of supply planning into the product ordering and shipping process throughout the year for the vaccine portfolio. Preparation and execution for the respiratory season will be an important responsibility.  In addition, the incumbent will have responsibility for generating key reports regarding supply timelines, customer utilization, and material master data while updating all necessary internal databases as they relate to changes in product presentations or new product material master data requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

Canadian Integrated Business Review (IBP) Process Management (50%)

Demand planning Process: 

• Work with the brand managers and sales force to develop a 36-month projection of product demand for the entire product portfolio to be used by Supply Chain for production and inventory level planning.

• Support the Commercial Operations input to the Financial Planning and Budgeting exercises and responsible for entering demand monthly into supply planning tool, Kinaxis, managing the demand and supply equation to highlight risks & opportunities for global transparency/awareness in

• Manage the active opportunities and ensure mark-up within global guidelines.

• Incorporate AI forecasting where possible and make adjustments to it as required. Flagging products where AI forecasting needs to be refined.

IBP cycle Management:

• Maintain appropriate stock levels to meet contract obligations and avoid write-offs.

• Support and challenge the supply run based on projected sales, considering run rates, production timelines, and product release requirements for the Canadian market.

• Attend regular meetings with production sites in France and the US, representing Canada’s interests in product supply planning and lot allocation This position will liaise with internal stakeholders (Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service) to effectively manage the timely availability of products, meet market demand, and reduce the risk of stock-outs.

• Present the Canadian demand evolution, supply status, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the North America leadership team during the monthly IBP meetings.

• Support Write-Off Risk Review Process led by Finance to minimize write-off risk through active inventory management and planning. Contribute to monthly write-off review meetings to identify potentials risks and develop associated mitigation strategies.

Drug Shortages and Discontinuation Process: Implement the Drug Shortages and Drug Distribution processes for the Vaccines Business unit.

Specific to the annual viral respiratory diseases (25%)

• Provide preliminary delivery and release schedules for internal guidance including batch assignment, schedule regular Operational meetings with franchises, Sales, Regulatory, Canadian and US Supply Chain to review orders and progress to contractual supply schedules. 

• Manage annual campaigns from sales operations perspective, coordinating with Customer Service and the Distribution Centre for both public and private market sales.

Coordinate launches readiness (15%)

• Lead the launch readiness meetings with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Quality) and coordinate the launches to avoid any supply disruptions or delays, ensuring a smooth transition to customers.

Monthly Reporting and Material Master Data (10%)

Prepare or support necessary reports including but not limited to:

• Product Supply Table and Periodic Supply Update

• Support sales in the delivery of the monthly Public Services and Procurement Canada supply updates

• The Months On Hand report

• Forecast accuracy (Mean absolute error/MAPE, Forecast Bias, Forecast Value Add (FVA), and Market Inventory landing)

• Supply chain operations KPI (On-time In-full/OTIF & Lost Sales

Support ComOps in the preparation of:

• New Product Setups

• Manage ECC Net/GS1 Database for external customer reference (Wholesalers)

• Maintenance of audit compliance files

About You

Education/Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business or project management

• Certified Supply Chain Professional designation a definite asset

• MBA considered an asset but not a requirement

Experience:

• 3+ years in the Pharmaceutical, Retail or Vaccine Production Planning

HSE requirement/Statement

Works within the policies, procedures and regulations as required by the Company and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Context of the job/Major challenges

The incumbent must be well organized and capable of handling multiple priorities, while delivering a high level of customer service.  The work requires attention to detail and accuracy as the output of this position (forecast, reports, analysis) is viewed by all levels of management.

Dimensions/Scope

The accountabilities for this position are country specific and in addition to working within the Commercial Operations function, there will be cross-functional work with Finance and Supply Chain as well as Regulatory and Quality Operations.

Why Choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness program

• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.