Supply & Demand Planning Officer

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Supply & Demand Planning Officer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing inventory levels, establishing key performance indicators, coordinating with sales and marketing, and improving forecast accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related fields, with 0–3+ years of experience welcomed. Strong skills in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems are preferred. This position offers a supportive environment prioritizing employee development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Pharmacy, or related field.
• 0–3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for managing inventory levels across countries.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for planning.
• Support demand review cycles with sales and marketing.
• Organize S&OP meetings for supply continuity.

Job description

Location

Saudi Arabia. Riyadh

Job Type

Full-time

About Us

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission. As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients.

Description

We are looking for a talented Supply & demand planning officer to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together. If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy on how to manage the inventory levels across countries ensuring optimal stock levels to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop and maintain supply plans to ensure product availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to demand and supply planning, such as forecast accuracy, inventory, and service levels.
• Support demand review cycles by coordinating with sales, marketing, and finance to ensure reliable forecasts.
• Track and improve forecast accuracy to enhance service levels and reduce stock‑outs.
• Run MRP meetings with procurements; define required safety stocks and ROP of materials in alignment with the procurement manager & SC Manager & Manage 3PL through coaching & performance reviews to enhance Service Levels.
• Organize and participate in monthly S&OP meetings with internal teams and external vendors to ensure supply continuity.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and marketing to ensure demand can be met.
• Maintain planning master data (lead times, MOQ, safety stock, etc.) in SAP or related systems.
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for supply disruptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• 0–3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or planning (fresh graduates are welcome).

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certifications (added advantage).
• Experience working in pharma, FMCG, or manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Strong skills in Excel and basic data analytics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus).
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable in fast‑paced environments.
• Eagerness to learn and support day‑to‑day supply chain operations.

Learn more about Hikma in KSA

hikma-ksa-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf