Supply & Demand Planning Officer

Job description:Location: Saudi Arabia. RiyadhJob Type: Full-time About Us For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission. As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients.  Description: We are looking for a talented Supply & demand planning officer to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together. If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you. Key Responsibilities: Develop the strategy on how to manage the inventory levels across countries ensuring optimal stock levels to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.   Develop and maintain supply plans to ensure product availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.   Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to demand and supply planning, such as forecast accuracy, inventory, and service levels.   Support demand review cycles by coordinating with sales, marketing, and finance to ensure reliable forecasts.   Track and improve forecast accuracy to enhance service levels and reduce stock-outs.   Run MRP meetings with procurements; define required safety stocks and ROP of materials in alignment with the procurement manager & SC Manager & Manage 3PL through coaching & performance reviews to enhance Service Levels.   Organize and participate in monthly S&OP meetings with internal teams and external vendors to ensure supply continuity.    Collaborate with sales, finance, and marketing to ensure demand can be met   Maintain planning master data (lead times, MOQ, safety stock, etc.) in SAP or related systems.   Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective actions for supply disruptions.   Qualifications:We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Pharmacy, or a related field. 0–3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or planning (fresh graduates are welcome).   Preferred Qualifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certifications (added advantage). Experience working in pharma, FMCG, or manufacturing environments.  Skills: Strong skills in Excel and basic data analytics. Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus). Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in fast-paced environments. Eagerness to learn and support day-to-day supply chain operations.  Learn more about Hikma in KSA hikma-ksa-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf