Senior Demand & Supply Operations, West Gulf

at  Takeda Pharmaceutical

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EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in various supply chain management roles within the Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries
• Previous experience in Middle East and Africa countries is a MUST
• Previous experience in SAP Suppy Chain modules is a must
• Fluency in written/Spoken English is a must, written/spoken Arabic & French languages are desirable
• Diversity & Cultural awareness
• Effective communicator

MORE ABOUT US:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Demand & Supply Operations – will support UMEA Supply Chain Head in managing the supply chain systems, processes and implement initiative for process improvements for West Gulf (KSA, Qatar, Oman & Bahrain)
The incumbent(s) will manage supply chain planning in connection with the sites, countries and customers (ie: distributors), drive & support local standardization & harmonization in order to achieve vision of end-to-end integrated supply chain
The incumbent(s) will maintain supply of Takeda products, manage the 3PL/4PL activities, provide customer service for these products. This incumbent will also be responsible for managing the supply chain launch of new products in West Gulf
The incumbent(s) will be responsible for assuring all relevant supply chain systems are appropriately maintained and improved, including managing demand forecasting, supply of product to the markets, recalls, management of customers, customer complaints, order processing, inventory management & reconciliation, and day to day management of 3PL & 4PL customs agents
The role requires frequent interaction with EAMEA leadership, finance, supply, regulatory, quality and commercial teams across the Area & GMS

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• Partner with a multitude of stakeholders within the West Gulf LOC (Commercial, Regulatory, Business Ops) as well as GMS, GDL teams
• Secure a smooth supply chain flow from plants to end customer
• Support UMEA Supply Chain Head in driving & securing overall Takeda’s Targets as well as meeting patient’s needs