Supply Chain Manager

AbbVie Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead demand, supply planning, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with financial commitments and product launches.

The role requires strong analytics, ERP experience, and cross-functional leadership to optimize costs and service levels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in a similar supply chain environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning, supply planning, inventory and logistics activities.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and service levels.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams.
• Compare demand forecasts against financial commitments and ensure alignment with approved plans.
• Coordinate with Regulatory department to manage SKU changes including SFDA regulations.
• Analyze data to identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and quality standards.
• Support new product launches forecasting and distribution planning.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Support order processing including new order communication and shipment requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy/science/operations/supply chain/business management

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

Role Summary The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading demand planning supply planning inventory management and cross-functional coordination to ensure service continuity and alignment between supply demand and financial commitments This role supports the end-to-end planning process drives forecast accuracy manages inventory levels and partners with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of business plans and product launches

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a robust demand planning process to ensure a complete and accurate demand statement across a 28-month planning horizon
• Manage demand planning, supply planning, inventory and logistics activities
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and service levels
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams
• Compare demand forecasts against financial commitments and ensure alignment with approved plans
• Coordinate with Regulatory department and other key stakeholders to manage SKU changes in line with applicable requirements including SFDA regulations
• Analyze data to identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and quality standards
• Support new product launches forecasting and distribution planning
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain
• Support order processing including new order communication, troubleshooting shipment requests, product grouping and order amendments resulting from supply review

Bachelor s degree in pharmacy science, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field. MBA or higher education desired but not required. +5 years work experience in a similar environment is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.