Supply Chain Manager

AbbVie; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Jeddah is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management, aligning supply, demand, and financial commitments across the end-to-end planning process.

You will drive forecast accuracy, monitor supplier performance, and partner with Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to enable timely product launches and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or higher preferred 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a robust demand planning process across a 28-month 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.
• Coordinate with Regulatory and other stakeholders on SKU changes per SFDA requirements.
• Analyze data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with policies, 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 orders, troubleshooting shipments, and amendments from supply review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy science, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field

MBA or higher education

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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.
• Collaborating 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.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:
• 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.

Additional Information

• Preferred qualifications:
• Master’s degree or CSCP/CISCM certification.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvement methodologies.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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