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Full Time
Zeta Pharma -
Egypt , Cairo
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Zeta Pharma
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Experience Experienced
Salary Confidential
Employment Full Time
Gender Male
Category Medical
Industry Pharmaceuticals
  • Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process for assigned product families. Facilitate demand-supply reconciliation meetings and escalate risks to leadership.
  • Develop statistical baseline forecasts using tools like time-series analysis, machine learning (where applicable), or promotional modeling. Analyze demand variability and adjust safety stock strategies.
  • Set and monitor inventory targets (DSI – Days Sales of Inventory). Lead initiatives to reduce E&O, write-off risk, and improve inventory turns without compromising patient access.
  • Identify potential supply disruptions (e.g., raw material shortages, capacity constraints, regulatory holds) and create contingency plans (alternative suppliers, re-routing, air freight).
  • Lead planning for new product launches, product transfers, site changes, and lifecycle management (e.g., line extensions, discontinuations). Coordinate with RA for submission timelines and launch quantities.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects (e.g., lead time reduction, batch size optimization, ERP automation). Implement best practices in planning (e.g., Kanban, VMI for packaging).
  • Train and guide junior planners and specialists on planning tools, SOPs, and supply chain KPIs. Review their work for accuracy.
  • Represent planning function in internal/external audits (FDA, EMA, MHRA). Ensure planning records and justifications are inspection-ready.

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