Supply Chain Associate

Role:

The main responsibilities of this role are to support the day-to-day business operations of the supply chain activities ( inventory management , logistics and effective use of SAP ). She/he will support the Supply Chain team to assure smooth supply chain of products for the Saudi affiliate, supplier relationship management , inventory management to include replenishment activities of our products and strong cross-functional relationship with inter- departments. In addition, the role will require supporting and assisting with supply chain management projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Management & Forecasting

• Coordinates demand replenishment activities to assure the proper product supply and the adequate inventory level to support affiliate marketing & sales strategies.
• Liaises closely with sales and marketing teams to establish through forecasting an accurate demand plan by organize monthly forecast meetings.
• Ensure demand consolidation and forecasts are updated on SAP both regularly and timely.

Supply Chain Operations

• Update and extend / change materials prices & commissions master data.
• Maintains and updates supply agreements and relevant procedures with alignment from Sr Supply Chain Manager
• Keeps continuous alignment with Regulatory team to avoid supply disruption.
• Support and assist with special supply chain projects.

Inventory Management

• Drive the inventory management process to ensure availability of agreed safety stock levels and monthly inventory reconciliation with distributor.
• Lead the process of distributors communication.
• Lead the process of transfers. Purchases Orders (PO) with proper delivery date of goods for quoted orders.
• Weekly follow-ups on placed orders with manufacturing sites to ensure timely delivery
• Responsible for the communication with key stakeholders (Manufacturing Site – distributors – Regulatory).
• Highlight any challenges/risks anticipated in inventory levels.
• Lead the S&OP with different stakeholders
• Lead accurate start and end of month activities
• Ensure timely communication of destruction to all stakeholders including MFG
• Fill and submit timely Saudi Drugs information system based on SFDA timelines

Customer Management

• Tracking the distributors performance metrics against agreed KPIs.
• Ensure timely processing of distributor debit notes
• Regular alignment meeting with partners / distributors to ensure operational process.
• Strong communication with global (Order to Cash) operations.
• Ensure samples supply as per local regulation if any.
• Ensure on time production process and relevant communication with distributor to secure on time delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational Qualifications:

• University degree in Supply Chain management, industrial engineering, Finance, Business, Pharmacy, or any other related field
• MBA is desirable

Knowledge and Experience:

• Min 1-2 year working experience

Language: English and Arabic

Desirable:

• Experience in supply chain/inventory management
• Experience in SAP system

Skills

• Ability to work in a global team environment, ability to communicate and team work effectively with both internal and external business partners.
• Strong command of English language (speaking and writing)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Detail oriented
• Flexibility
• Learning agility