Demand Planner

• Manage the supply planning with sites & distribution centers to secure goods availability on time and fulfill market demand.


• Facilitate & prepare the monthly S&BP cycle, facilitating the creation of a robust net requirement plan on monthly level for by aligning in-market sales forecast with supply capabilities.


• Manage Saudi Arabia's finished good inventory level as per guidelines & agreed target to avoid stock out situations and maintain a healthy stock level.


• Ensure the availability of a considerable stock for Novartis Saudi portfolio to support and secure market demand opportunity and limit the impact of any supply variability.


• Embed compliance across all activities within the function.


• Acts as the point of contact for the GOCA process and all order related topics.


• Manages backlog and backorders between the Site and customers/next supply points and ensures direct communication with Customer, internal and external stakeholders.


• Is responsible for Monthly Demand Review Meeting (midterm horizon ‎3 to ‎24 months) including demand assumptions, recognizing trends, and showing variances to last demand submissions as input to Supply Review meetings and Monthly Business Review (MBR) meetings within Sales and Business Planning (S&BP) Cycle.


• Liaise & build a strong partnership with internal & external stakeholders (i.e. QA, DRA, FICO, Market Access, KAM, Sites, Distribution Centers, Local Distributors...etc.).


• Support External Supply Operation Team in Toll Manufacturing & Localization projects in Saudi Arabia.


• Work closely with Commercial Team to secure New Launches Plans.


• Ensure the minimization of the Write-Off and maintain the yearly target.


• Provide demand planning analytics and defines reporting standards and performance management approach in planning considering global standards.


• Manage Country S&BP meeting discussing the current performance, supply situation and existing challenges with all business stakeholders.


• Adhere to the Supply Chain Operational Calendar for Regional & Local reporting (CSL, WO, HFA, Bias, OMA, Inventory Projection...etc.).


• Ensure the implementation of Global Supply Chain Management SOPs as well as adherence to global and local quality requirements.


• Algin & coordinate with Customer Operations, Logistics & Warehouse Operations Teams to secure urgent orders readiness (customs clearance, SFDA release, invoicing & delivering to end customer).

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment
and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Minimum requirements
* Minimum ‎2-‎3 years' experience in Supply Chain and team management role in a multinational organization and/or pharmaceutical industry.
* Bachelor degree is required preferably in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain or Logistics Management, MBA is a plus.
* Candidate must be fluent both written and verbally in English.
* SAP expertise is a must.
* Strong knowledge of commercial activities and processes.
* Strong internal and external relationship management background.
* Basic understanding of financial aspects (P&L).
* Excellent analytical capabilities to interpret information and reports.
* Ability to manage complexity whilst being comfortable with ambiguity.
* Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Division
Novartis Technical Operations
Business Unit
SUPPLY CHAIN
Country
Saudi Arabia
Work Location
Riyadh
Company/Legal Entity
SAUDI PHARMA DISTRIB SAU
Functional Area
Technical Operations
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No