Global E2E Planning Manager 100% (w/m/d)

Switzerland / Egypt/ Estonia

Established in 1836, Acino is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region and Latin America. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets and leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

We are constantly expanding our market position with a future-oriented international business strategy. Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our team. This position can be based in Switzerland, Egypt or Estonia.

The Position

The Role

As a Globael E2E Planning Manager (w/m/d), you drive supply chain strategy and process excellence.

Your Opportunities

• Develop and lead implementation of appropriate supply chain strategies to meet corporate objectives and vision including but not limited to:
  • Provide thought leadership in demand planning transformation initiatives
  • Manage finished goods inventory, including target levels for raw materials and WIP, stock monitoring, and devaluation risk mitigation
  • Define and implement appropriate KPIs to provide management with the right information for informed decision making
  • Define supply chain policies and processes for S&OP implementation and ensure standardization and correct implementation across functional units
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Regional Supply Chain, Sites, Customer Service, Procurement, Corporate Senior Management and other teams and functions as relevant to drive the right behaviors and ensure process adherence.
• Drive best practice sharing and proper usage of ERP systems
• Standardize and drive implementation of global planning processes, keeping updated documentation, to ensure consistency and efficiency including Demand management activities, Supply management activities, Inventory management activities, S&OP process related activities
• Support monitoring and reporting of defined KPIs ensuring global consistency, identifying trends and providing management with the right insights for informed decision making and action
• Generate and publish reports on relevant topics (e.g. inventory, forecasts, S&OP related processes), providing insights and addressing problematic areas
• Identify and mitigate potential demand risks through proactive scenario planning
• Proactively identify inventory over/under stock, minimizing risks and driving action to address root causes
• Identify supply issues and gaps, coordinating with key stakeholders and minimizing impacts on the business
• Committed to promoting a culture of business integrity within global and cross-functional teams

Who You Are

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or equivalent education
• 5+ years experience in similar role or other relevant supply chain position, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, other languages (German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian) are a plus
• Excellent understanding of supply chain processes
• Good knowledge in SAP/APO and relevant ERP knowledge
• highly responsive and able to prioritize, oriented to results
• Teamwork: team player and able to work outside of silos and boundaries
• ability to challenge and address issues at different organizational levels
• understanding and application of basic project management tools and techniques

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind. Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a very attractive working environment within a highly motivated team with excellent working conditions. You can expect the following benefits:

• A job in a crisis-proof pharmaceutical company
• An international working environment in a constantly growing company
• A quality and customer-oriented environment
• A motivated, agile and service-oriented team
• Interesting and highly diversified tasks that provide a broad basis for your future career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Attractive salary and pension fund
• Flexible working hours (possibility of home office)

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organisation, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

How To Apply

Please apply via our HR system here.

Note that only direct applications via our HR system (follow the link above) will be considered.