Jr. Manager Demand Planning

Jamjoom Pharma; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Demand Planning Jr. Manager to oversee export market activities. Responsibilities include managing sales plans, ensuring accurate supply allocation, and aligning with commercial teams. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering, with 6-8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field. Strong skills in SAP IBP and problem-solving are required.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company.
• Strong analytical background.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning activities for export markets.
• Ensure accurate market-wise supply allocation.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP IBP

Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Jamjoom Pharma has in a very short span of time emerged, as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the Afrasia region. The geographical focus of the company is on countries in the Middle East, Africa, and CIS regions. Strategic focus on selected therapeutic categories has contributed to the rapid growth, market acceptance, and overall success of the company.

Role Summary

This role will manage the demand planning activities related to export markets, including S&OP process, cross‑functional engagement for the effective delivery of overall business objectives against budget, service level and product freshness. The demand planning Jr. manager will ensure the continuous evolution of Jamjoom’s statistical based insights with proper tools, systems and implementations for the maximum performance of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Preparing TM Sales plan in liaise with TMS Forecast.
• Arrange and confirm net value in accordance with budget and alignment with sales team.
• Ensure proper Market wise priority & quota allocation of supply constraints as well as demand surge in liaise with demand & supply planning.
• Ensure proper TM Sales plan phasing across rolling 3 Months firmed horizon.
• Improve Forecast Accuracy.
• Monitor forecast versus actual sales analysis to identify gaps and reasons behind driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams and supply planning to align Pre SOP Sales Plan while addressing Plan execution changes & demand fluctuations.
• Highlighting sales orders requirements for the export market, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Act as central point of communication between JP sales and factory Team for demand and supply related matters.
• Manage distributor inventory (Stock in Trade), ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing out-of-stock situations in liaise with the Production Planning team.
• Contribute to the budget and latest forecast (LF) setting processes, aligning with business objectives.
• Provide valuable input for the Demand Review Meetings, presenting insights and recommendations based on data analysis & Market intelligence.
• Leading the monthly supply (Pre‑SOP meeting) with sales team.
• Lead projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• 6‑8 years of experience in pharmaceutical company.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• SAP IBP experience is mandated, six sigma and analytical background is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks.