Supply Planner

At Zentiva, we are a team of 4.800 unique talents bonded together by our common mission. We believe our diversity is a source of great energy and strength, and we create a work culture and ethics where everyone feels appreciated, can be their true selves, and contribute to the best of their ability. Seeking a balanced team across the company we welcome applications from all qualified candidates with various educational and industry experiences, cultural or ethical backgrounds, and different life experiences or abilities, regardless of their religious or philosophical beliefs or whomever they choose to love

Supply Planner

We are looking for a colleague for the Supply Planner role (maternity leave cover)

The Supply Planner is accountable for the performance and deliverables required works in the respective area of Supply Planning. Main Mission is to secure product on-time-in-full availability for covered Markets at target stock levels and costs, meeting the role key performance indicators and other parameters stipulated in SLAs for assigned portfolio.

A Supply Planner manages stock policy implementation, FG stock daily monitoring, analysis and replenishment via placing requests to production scheduling for factories of allocated portfolio.

What Would Be Your Main Responsibilities:

• Manage FG stock levels at DC’s (plant) to secure the target CSL and Inventory

• Manage API/bulk stock levels to secure targeted CSL and strategic Inventory

• Monitor short shelf-life items in order to reduce destruction costs

• CSL deviations root cause analysis & follow up on actions to reduce business impact

• Proactively monitoring priorities/markets and ensure the production in case of scarcity or OOS risk as per Regional Head of Supply Chain Commercial decision

• Actively running the most efficient pattern of ordering from transport perspective while constantly working with logistics for improvement

• Run, maintain and upgrade planning tools aligned with local or global supply planning tool & process strategy

• Crisis coordination / shortage management: Coordinate all stakeholders during impacted period and responsible for applying rules of allocation for Local/Global crisis; create scenarios to support decision making process

• Taking necessary actions related to packaging and various changes during supply planning (transfers, switches, pruning)

• Supplier main contact being accountable & responsible for planning activities, Distribution & capacity management for assigned portfolio

• Involved in development of new tools/files which can support the planning process

• Support Launch/Acquisition/Implementation of new projects

• Act as coach for junior members of the team into difficult/complex situations

• Close communication with Customer Care partner to ensure smooth conversation between Supply chain and Demand planning departments

• Able to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Reaches out for help in a timely manner/ proactive approach to support possible sensitive cases with stakeholders

• Communicates in timely manner and proactively supply chain information clear to relevant parties with root cause, actions done, future plan.

• Constantly building awareness/ deep insights on contract conditions when addressing suppliers performance

• Uses data (supply chain metrics) to support/ inform insights

We Need You To Have

• Understanding of Supply Chain areas: demand & stock management, reporting, planning

• Three (3) or more years of experience in supply chain and business/industry

• Requirement planning or MRP advanced knowledge needed

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical company

• A Strong communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Creative problem solving

• A strategic and analytical mind

• Advanced English

• Positive energy giver

• Customer focus mindset

It is crucial for us to have satisfied employees. Therefore, we can offer you the following:

• Competitive salary;

• Additional benefit package;

• International working environment and a passionate team of professionals;

• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities thanks to our Zentiva Academy;

• A hybrid form of work - on-site & off-site

Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is an act @Zentiva
At Zentiva, we are a team of almost 4,800 unique talents bonded together by our mission to deliver high quality medicine to people whose lives depend on it. We strive daily to create a work culture where everyone feels appreciated, can be their true selves, and contribute to the best of their ability. Seeking for a balanced team across the company, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates with various educational and industry experiences, cultural or ethnical backgrounds, and different life experiences or abilities, regardless of their religious or philosophical beliefs or whomever they choose to love. Join our winning team! Be a part of our winning culture! Be Zentiva.