SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning professional to join this multinational pharmaceutical giant in their Supply Chain team.
POSITION INFO:
As the Demand Planner SSA, you will be based in Nairobi Kenya and form part of the Supply Chain Team with the sole responsibility of leading the Demand Planning and Supply function across SSA, to ensure optimal product availability across all markets in SSA (6 countries)
Client Details
Our client is a global, science-led bio-pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. Founded over 20 years ago, the business now has a global footprint with over 14000 employees located across 70+ countries. Their core business functions/sectors include cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infection, inflammation areas, neuroscience, oncology and respiratory diseases.
Description
As the Demand Planner SSA, you will be based in Nairobi Kenya and form part of the Supply Chain Team with the sole responsibility of leading the Demand Planning and Supply function across SSA, to ensure optimal product availability across all markets in SSA (6 countries). This will include the following duties and responsibilities:
- Work cross functionally with Supply teams of marketing company.
- Manage and develop a demand planning team, identifying and fostering talent and acting as an escalation point for complex issues identified by the team.
- Co-lead the implementation of the SSA supply and logistics strategy.
- Develop and manage relationship with Sub-Sahara distributors & third Party Logistics Service Providers and other key internal and external stakeholders.
- Responsible for driving continuous improvement in forecasting and related business processes ultimately leading to creation of value for the business across SSA and delivery of Ex-factory aspiration with geography with healthy stock levels and product mix.
Profile
To successfully apply for the Demand Planner SSA role you will need to meet the minimum criteria below:
- Degree level qualification
- Extensive experience of supporting supply and distribution across SSA
- Experience in Pharmaceuticals industry (second preference will be given to candidates in the FMCG industry)
- Comprehensive understanding of and experience in corporate governance, risk management and compliance
- Extensive experience with profit and loss management and budgeting
- Experience of project work under tight deadlines and service levels across different technology bases
- Currently based in Kenya
Job Offer
The successful applicant will receive the opportunity to work for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, and receive a competitive market related salary.
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