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Key responsibilities and tasks

This role is fully accountable for consolidated E2E demand/supply management for respective category & PS regional connection and support category-based mission teams.

This accountability includes but is not limited to:

// Demand Planning and Forecasting:

• Conducts data analysis before demand reviews and drives improvement of forecast quality.
• Sets and leads demand review meetings, challenges inputs, and converts sell-out FC to sell-in FC
• Maintains and analyzes OMP data for statistical forecast accuracy
• Manages risk/opportunity studies and leads the TLO flagging process

// Supply Chain Operations:

• Manages inventory for finished goods, creates development scenarios, and optimizes actions.
• Oversees mid/long-term Master Production Plan
• Collaborates with CMO management partners to align FG demand & supply plans
• Manages replenishment orders for local DCs and coordinates physical scrapping activities

// Launch & Transition Strategy Management:

• Plans, follows up, and coordinates all supply chain-related steps for launch & transition strategies.
• Consolidates impacts of launch & transition strategies into holistic execution plans

// Continuous Improvement and Risk Management:

• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and excess inventory reduction.
• Drives resolution of structural supply chain shortfalls and acts as a sub-regional subject matter expert

// Financial Planning and Management:

• Provides input to country lead in financial studies and annual FC submission.
• Manages and escalates challenges hindering smooth supply and prepares aligned Supply Plans

// Logistics and Warehouse Management:

• Ensures on-time importation, cash flow, and warehouse operation planning for finished goods.
• Executes promo pack operations including master data maintenance and coordination with 3PL

// Communication and Relationship Management:

• Acts as the primary communication focal point for all supply/demand related topics
• Be an active participant of weekly Supply Review & Performance huddle.
• Proactively communicates supply risks and significant demand/supply changes

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

// Preferably graduated from engineering, pharmacy or business administration faculties of universities

// Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain and demand planning areas

// Excellent English & French is a must

// Experience in the healthcare, dermatology, or nutritional sectors is highly preferred

//Supply Chaing Planning: Advanced knowledge of supply chain planning processes with a focus on interdependencies and optimization/ agility levers

// Data Analytics: Proficiency in data analysis techniques to derive insights from historical data, identify trends, patterns, and opportunities, and drive data-driven decision-making processes

Financial Acumen: Advanced knowledge in supply chain cost structure

// Strategic Planning & Decision Making: Capacity to develop and implement strategic supply chain plans aligned with business goals, leveraging data analytics and market insights to make informed decisions

// Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to quickly adapt to changing market conditions, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory requirements while maintaining resilience in supply operations.

Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to continuously evaluate and enhance supply chain processes, forecast accuracy, inventory management techniques, and overall supply chain performance

// Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skill in collaborating effectively with stakeholders across functions such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align strategies and achieve common objectives.

// Leadership & Communication: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and influence decision-making processes to drive alignment and achieve desired outcomes

// Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude for identifying and resolving complex supply chain issues, capacity constraints, and demand-supply mismatches through analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking