Supply Chain Planner (Egypt)

The Company

iNova is a different kind of health company. We are leading the way to better health by delivering innovative, patient-centric products that improve the lives of people around the world. Our diverse portfolio of iconic, market-leading consumer health brands and prescription medicines are backed by science and distributed in over 75 markets across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Europe. Experience the iNova difference today.

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner (Egypt) to join our Supply Chain team on a full-time basis.

Position Purpose :

iNova Pharmaceuticals owns and distributes a well-known and trusted range of category leading brands. This portfolio includes Would care, weight management, cough and cold, throat, pain management, vitamins, health supplements, dermatology, cardiology, respiratory health, allergy and female health products in Hospital, Pharmacy and FMCG channels.

Our vision: iNova’s trusted brands improve people’s health and well-being every day.
iNova Pharmaceuticals develops markets and sells a range of non-prescription pharmacy products and prescription medicines to over 20 countries across Asia, Europe, Middle East, Australasia, and Africa.

The position is responsible for setting up and running the Supply planning process (Finished goods, Raw materials and Packaging materials) for Egypt market.

This individual will work closely with External Manufacturers, Raw materials and Packaging vendors to align Supply / Materials requirements against Market Sales forecast; He/she will closely collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of Supply Plan to business objectives including cashflow sufficiency.

This is a detail-oriented position that requires tactical focus, analytical rigor, and ability to understand the big picture.
As the Supply Planner, the position holder supports monthly review of forecast for the market’s demand cycle to lead the replenishment to achieve budget and deliver compliant products to meet customer requirements.

In addition, he/she will work diligently to optimize inventory (FG, Raw materials, Packaging materials) as per agreed parameters for MOQ and safety stock.

He/She will also support new business and marketing promotional launches through organic growth or new business opportunities.

The position holder would initially set up and run the process in MS Excel and subsequently transition the process to SAP IBP.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Communication – must have the ability to communicate widely within and outside the business

• Good command of English (spoken and written) is a must

• Analytical Skills – must have the ability to analyze data and make recommendations

• Negotiation Skills – ability to negotiate (or support) well with suppliers and customers

• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Power Query, Power BI