Supply Chain Manager- AbbVie, Jeddah KSA
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
To establish a system which ensures a complete and accurate statement of demand for a 28-month planning horizon.
To ensure forecast accuracy measures for line items, product families and product family mix and action plans for improvement.
To coordinate closely with the regulatory to manage the changes per SKU according to the need and regulation of the SFDA.
Identify changes from previous month (manage by exception).
Measure past performance.
Capture Demand, even when unable to supply.
Compare Demand Forecast against financial commitment.
Document decisions and assumptions.
Supply and demand are kept in balance.
Coordinate with the team what New Products will be launched within the planning horizon and when.
Analyze if there are balanced Demand / Supply / Inventory plans for each of the new products.
Analyze if there are any constraints to the product launches that require senior management assistance in removing.
Be the communication link between supply and Demand using the Product Managers in-puts.
Manage the Demand Review process.
Communicate immediately when there is an abnormal demand.
Make sure the Internal Demand Statement and Finance Reconciliation have a consistent number.
Prepare 28months horizon forecast for all products.
Control inventory and maintain DOH on monthly and yearly basis.
Involve and facilitate the smooth Supply Review and Finance Review prior to day 7 publish.
On time ADS “Approved Demand Statement” publication based on the Financial Plan when approved.
Commentary File preparation and ensure that the ADS is accurately reflected and other related data’s collected from various team members and submit to the Area without delay.
Capable of communicating effectively and widely to all levels of the organization.
Aid the team to communicate a common vision to the cross-functional stakeholders and help the teams to ensure that roles, responsibilities, and issues are clearly understood and resulting activities are agreed and coordinated.
Monitor inventories on hand at affiliates and take action if and where appropriate based on available inventory, lead times and size of orders.
Ensure that production and shipping schedules are aligned and coordinate and process outbound shipments.
Ensure timely and effective solutions to distribution, documentation, and transportation issues with the distributors.
Maintain data in JDA accurate and ensure alignment between both systems “JDA and affiliate planning system” with the latest info.
Drive continuous improvements and track, analyze and report on defined KPI’s (volumes, cost, “on-time” performances), to improve customer service and increase efficiency.
Order processing.
Communication to VLOG of new orders entered.
Order processing troubleshooting e.g shipment request date, product grouping…etc.
Order amendments resulting from supply review.
Weekly clearance status report.
Qualifications
Bachelor level required preferably in Pharmacy Science, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering. MBA or higher education desired but not required.
3 – 5 years work experience in a similar environment, is preferred
Preferably experienced with ERP systems preferably SAP
Be a team player with focus on improvement and a strong drive for results
Must possess good analytical skills
Excellent written and oral English communication skills are required
Excellent organizational skills are required
Possess strong problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Steps up and takes leadership to own challenges
Persistent and resilient when confronted with obstacles and resolves issues in a timely manner.
Proven excellent presentation, oral, written and communication skills
Proven ability to handle conflicting priorities to deliver results
Apply Here:
https://careers.abbvie.com/abbvie/jobs/2112739?lang=en-us&src=JB-11040
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