Strategic Supply Planner - SAP S/4HANA & OTIF

Consulta; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Türkiye is seeking a skilled Supply Chain professional to optimize inventory and manage purchase orders for excipients and packaging. The role emphasizes SAP S/4HANA proficiency, strong collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted material supply.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years in pharma/FMCG supply or inventory planning, solid analytical skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset to support budgeted inventory and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 4-5 years’ experience in pharma or FMCG supply or inventory planning.
• Experience in third-party manufacturing planning and inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel with advanced formulas.
• Pro-active, self-learner and good communication.
• Team player with cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders of excipients and packaging materials and coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Ensure inventory availability to prevent stockouts and optimize stock levels.
• Reconcile inventory with TPMs and maintain material movements in SAP S/4HANA.
• Maintain BOM and production version data in SAP S/4HANA and run MRP.
• Set and monitor annual/quarterly inventory budgets and safety stock levels.
• Build proactive supplier relationships to mitigate production or shipping risks.
• Place/adjust orders based on updated supply plans and coordinate with Import.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, MS&T, TPM, Finance, and Demand Planning.
• Support project meetings and track project actions for material readiness.
• Update planning parameters and master data in SAP S/4HANA and MDG SAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MDG SAP

Job description

Abbott Türkiye is seeking a skilled Supply Chain professional to optimize inventory and manage purchase orders for excipients and packaging. The role emphasizes SAP S/4HANA proficiency, strong collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted material supply.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years in pharma/FMCG supply or inventory planning, solid analytical skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset to support budgeted inventory and KPI targets.