Supply Chain Planner

Acinolatam; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Acino, part of Arcera, in Dubai seeks an experienced supply chain professional to lead end-to-end planning and execution across production, procurement, logistics and inventory management. You will develop production plans from demand forecasts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure material availability to meet customer commitments.

Your background includes at least 3 years in pharma supply chain, strong SAP knowledge, and excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management, logistics or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant supply chain experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in SAP; SAP expertise is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and KPIs.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end supply chain planning and execution across production, procurement, logistics and inventory management.
• Develop production plans based on demand forecasts and production capacities; issue production orders.
• Coordinate supply planning, forecast reviews, and material availability to meet demand.
• Manage inventory analysis, MRP runs, and lead-time coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure regulatory/compliance reporting and monthly SCM KPI reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Established in 1836, Acino, part of Arcera, is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, as well as Ukraine and Eurasian countries. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets. We also leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

Acino is part of Arcera , a diversified life sciences holding company, established by ADQ in Abu Dhabi in 2024 with the purpose toadvance innovation in linewith the Emirate’s 2030 vision for the sector and beyond.

The Position

The Role

Responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning and execution — covering production and supply planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and compliance reporting — to ensure consistent product availability and operational efficiency.

Production Planning:

• Develop and implement production plans based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacities.
• Use demand forecasts to plan production schedules and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts
• Follow up plan Execution, issuing the production orders & Plan scheduling based on the sales needs.
• Arranging a weekly production meeting with all the departments concerned to communicate the plan, follow up and communicate any updates in the schedule.
• Issue Production orders based on the created production plan.

Supply Planning:

• Supply Planning (reviewing forecast, confirmed order received from Tender Business, Institution business, Export Customers, CMO and finalizing the forecast).
• Develop comprehensive supply plans to support production schedules, inventory targets, and customer demand.
• Conduct inventory analysis to anticipate future demand patterns and optimize inventory levels.
• Material Resource Planning (MRP) Run for the supply planning of new requirements (Raw material, Packaging material, Semi Finished Goods).
• Collaborate with CFT’s to coordinate deliveries and manage lead times to ensure material availability for fulfilling the set production plan.
• Follow up the materials from delivery till the release with QC & QA.

Inventory Management:

• Regular Inventory Checking & Analysis.
• Co-ordination with the Finance for the inventory provisions on monthly basis to calculate the net inventory.
• Regular Near Expiry follow up to ensure accurate inventory management.

Compliance:

• Ensure Compliance to EHS Policy and its requirements.
• Identify various regulatory and compliance requirements related to import and export of various API, excipients, chemicals, standards etc. and ensured procedure and process is followed in a timely manner to ensure availability of material without impact on commercial commitments.

Reporting:

• Monthly MBR Reporting consists of previous month KPI’s which includes OTIF, Forecast accuracy, Back-orders, Scrapping, Write-off, Landing Cost, Inventory Ageing, Inventory Value, Months of coverage.
• Monthly Revenue Report or Outlook file for the anticipated sales Monthly Department Meeting Reports (All the points at MBR), Purchase analysis, MOHAP data, Material Availability for the next 12 Months
• Monthly SCM Planning Review with Demand Team which includes data consisting of forecast variance, running month invoicing, Non-moving stock, 12 months FCT vs Production plan.
• Month-on-Month inventory optimization reports for 12 Months based on latest LE file.
• Production Planning & Material availability report for the next 3 months with material status
• Back-order report to Demand team.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant Supply Chain experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in SAP; SAP expertise is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, reports, and Supply Chain KPIs and translate insights into actions.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively navigate a matrix organization and multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind.

Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!