Supply Chain Lead Turkiye

Istanbul, Turkey

Job Title: Türkiye Supply Chain Lead

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Reports to: AMET Supply Chain Head
Department: Supply Chain

At Opella Healthcare, we are united by one shared Mission – we work passionately every day, to put Health in Your Hands. We are committed to making healthcare as simple as it should be, thus helping people help themselves. This Mission is the core of our philosophy, driving all that we do to focus on people—our consumers, customers, healthcare professionals, employees, and the Opella Brands that support them.

As a top three global player in Consumer Healthcare, we are raising the bar with a bold ambition to grow, perform, and outpace the market. We aim to build a more agile and responsive organization capable of delivering our Vision and Mission.

To achieve this, we need exceptional talent to shape Opella’s future and help us succeed. Together, we embrace our Challenger spirit, driven by our commitment to be Outcome-obsessed, Courageous, Radically Simple, and All-In Together.

Job Purpose

Lead and manage the end-to-end Supply Chain operations in Türkiye across Opella Consumer Healthcare’s portfolio, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies.

Drive excellence in Integrated Business Plan (IBP), Customer Service, Distribution, and Inventory Management to guarantee product availability at optimal cost and quality.

Act as a strategic partner to commercial, regulatory, and finance teams, while fostering a high-performance culture within the supply chain organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

Develop and implement Supply Chain strategies aligned with Opella Consumer Healthcare’s global and regional goals.
Lead the S&OP/IBP process to ensure accurate forecasting, demand planning, and alignment with commercial and financial targets.
Continuously assess market dynamics, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to adapt supply chain strategies.

Operational Excellence

Ensure timely product availability through effective inventory management, demand planning, and distribution.
Monitor and improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance, ensuring delivery reliability and customer satisfaction across all channels.
Optimize local stock levels, minimizing obsolescence and maximizing responsiveness to market needs.
Supervise importation processes and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Finance, Quality) and external partners (CMOs, 3PLs, wholesalers, authorities).
Provide actionable insights and data to support financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
Lead communication with health & customs authorities and regulatory bodies when required.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing supply chain team.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Be a role model for Opella Challenger behaviours such as All in-Together, Outcome-obsessed, Radically Simple and Courageous.
Implement tailored talent development and succession plans to build future capabilities.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to Opella Consumer Healthcare’s Code of Ethics, Quality standards, and Health & Safety regulations.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating critical issues to senior management.
Maintain robust SOPs and contingency plans for business continuity.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably in both pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors.
Proven experience in leading IBP, S&OP, customer service, logistics, and distribution operations.
Previous team management experience is required.
Fluent in Turkish and English.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Vision
Strong Leadership & People Management
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Results Orientation & Customer Focus
Compliance & Ethical Leadership
Change Management & Innovation

WHY US?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers

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