Supply Chain Sr. Planner

Johnson and Johnson; Riyadh; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Supply Chain Planning professional in Riyadh to manage demand planning and supply network operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, over 5 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. Apply now to join an organization that values integrity and proactive problem-solving.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Detail-oriented with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-market Demand Planning and coordinate with finance and commercial teams.
• Upload monthly forecasts and oversee Supply Network Planning.
• Coordinate production timelines and shipments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Anaplan

SAP

OMP

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Production/Industrial)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Function: Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function: Integrated Business Planning

Job Category: Professional

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

• Manage in-market Demand Planning, support IBP, facilitate consensus demand meetings, and review forecasts for new products with Finance and Commercial teams.
• Upload monthly forecasts into planning systems (Anaplan/OMP) for 36 months.
• Oversee Supply Network Planning, monitor demand coverage, and communicate upstream to prevent stockouts, ensuring inventory aligns with market needs.
• Manage shelf-life and artwork planning in OMP-SNP per customer/country.
• Upload sales, inventory, and movement data from distributors into OMP-DP/SNP monthly.
• Create weekly ex-source plans from OMP-SNP and coordinate with finance and commercial teams.
• Provide insights on customer locations with low coverage in OMP-SNP.
• Monitor distributor stock levels to optimize inventory management.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to propose and validate private market orders.
• Handle end-to-end order processing from forecasts to invoicing, ensuring SAP sales order accuracy and interfacing with local systems.
• Identify and escalate order errors, ensure SOX compliance, and issue invoices timely.
• Coordinate production timelines and shipments with Supply Network Planners.
• Ensure proper documentation and legalizations for shipments, complying with customs regulations.
• Recommend transportation methods balancing cost and customer service.
• Manage tender orders, contracts, and special orders like free goods.
• Participate in demand planning meetings, drive supply chain actions for new product launches, and regional projects.
• Ensure proper volumes, shelf life, and customer approvals for shipments.
• Follow up on documentation like LONO and re-export letters for controlled products.

Tender Management

• Forecast tender volumes accurately on Anaplan/OMP-DP.
• Coordinate with tender, commercial, and key accounts to fulfill purchase orders from government awards.
• Manage stock delivery exceptions and liaise with regulatory and private stakeholders.
• Update master data on iTender and release contracts to SAP-Galaxy.

Performance Measures

Contribute to the Global D&IM Scorecard (MAPE/BIAS, OTIF, COR), participate in IBP demand reviews, and ensure timely order processing and delivery updates.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Over 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Detail-oriented with high standards of performance.
• Proven track record of achievements.
• Effective communicator and strategic partner builder.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven, energetic, proactive.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Note

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