Planning Manager – Supply Chain (Pharmaceuticals)

Globalpharma Co LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalpharma Co LLC is seeking a planning leader to own end-to-end supply planning across two plants in the UAE, driving S&OP, MPS and MRP to ensure on-time delivery in a GMP-compliant environment.

You will build demand forecasts, manage inventory targets, and coordinate with QA/QC and Regulatory for timely product releases and market registrations. Strong SAP PP/MM and advanced Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of supply chain planning experience with at least 4 years in a managerial role
• Strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing (generics preferred) in a cGMP environment
• Hands-on SAP experience (PP/MM, ideally S/4HANA) and advanced Excel
• APICS CPIM / CSCP or similar certification is an advantage
• GCC experience is preferred; Arabic is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle coordinating Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement and Finance
• Build and own demand forecasts by market and SKU; track forecast accuracy and bias
• Develop the master production schedule (MPS) and detailed production plans for two plants within capacity and GMP constraints
• Drive material requirements planning (MRP) for APIs, excipients and packaging with Procurement
• Manage inventory targets, safety stock and shelf-life risk to reduce stock-outs and write-offs
• Coordinate with QA/QC on batch release timelines and with Regulatory on registrations and artwork changes
• Plan capacity for new product launches and ongoing plant/warehouse expansion
• Own planning KPIs (OTIF, forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, inventory days) and report to leadership
• Improve planning processes and optimize SAP S/4HANA (PP/MM) usage
• Lead, coach and develop the planning team

Skills

Forecasting

S&OP

SAP S/4HANA PP/MM

Excel (Advanced)

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business

Master's or MBA (advantage)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are growing fast, expanding capacity and entering new markets, and we are looking for a planning leader to grow with us.

The role
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will own end-to-end planning across both plants, turning market demand into a reliable, cost-efficient supply plan. You will lead the S&OP process and make sure the right product reaches the right market at the right time, in full GMP compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, aligning Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement and Finance on one agreed plan

• Build and own demand forecasts by market and SKU, and track forecast accuracy and bias

• Develop the master production schedule (MPS) and detailed production plans for both plants within capacity and GMP constraints

• Drive material requirements planning (MRP) for APIs, excipients and packaging materials, working closely with Procurement

• Manage inventory targets, safety stock and shelf-life risk to reduce stock-outs, write-offs and excess stock

• Coordinate with QA/QC on batch release timelines and with Regulatory on market registrations and artwork changes

• Plan capacity for new product launches, new markets and the ongoing plant and warehouse expansion

• Own planning KPIs (OTIF, forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, inventory days) and report them to leadership

• Improve planning processes and make full use of SAP S/4HANA (PP/MM)

• Lead, coach and develop the planning team

Desired Candidate Profile

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business (Master's or MBA is a plus)

• 13+ years of supply chain planning experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial role

• Strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing (generics preferred) in a cGMP environment

• Hands-on SAP experience (PP/MM, ideally S/4HANA) and advanced Excel

• Proven experience running S&OP in a multi-market export business

• APICS CPIM / CSCP or similar certification is an advantage

• Strong analytical skills, sound judgement under pressure and clear communication with senior stakeholders

• GCC experience is preferred. Arabic is a plus