JOB DESCRIPTION:

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

The position works out of Abbott Nutrition Division in UAE

About Abbott Nutrition Division

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 including Similac\xc2\xae, PediaSure\xc2\xae, Pedialyte\xc2\xae, Ensure\xc2\xae, Glucerna\xc2\xae and ZonePerfect\xc2\xae \xe2\x80\x93 to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

Supply planning, Logistics/Material Management, Importation, clearance and warehousing, Customer order Entry, Tender preparation and submission

Supply Planning:

be the operating link between the Commercial Affiliate and the Planning Center guaranteeing an optimal supply chain

Make sure that the Supply forecast is aligned to the latest market situation and brand strategy. Ensure that the forecast is up to date, reliable and realistic.

Keep \xe2\x80\x9cone set of numbers\xe2\x80\x9d to be used by all functions within the organization

Cooperate with the product manager / New Product Introduction coordinator to ensure that new products are available for a timely launch.

Review the affiliate\xe2\x80\x99s sales and margins together with the business units and finance ensure sales are reflected as approved by Fiance.

Publish the monthly Approved Demand Statement & Report commentary on key changes, gaps and gap closing activities to Affiliate.

Manage timely replenishment shipments and ensure that inventory levels

Work how improved forecast accuracy will contribute to lower costs, better customer service, increased market share and better profits

Manage abnormal demand, tenders, (potential) back orders and product allocation issues and communicate to internal and external stake holders

Managing DOH in line with Affiliate target and re-adjust the forecast when abnormal market fluctuation

Information is gathered and used regarding industry trends, economic conditions, competitor activity, and other extrinsic factors

Participates in the new product introduction process and is aware of the pipeline for ADS growth analysis

Ensure gaps are escalated from the Demand Review with gap-closing recommendations

Responsible for the Supply Chain Management Systems such as SAP / BOBJ and affiliate S&OP models. Act as the systems expert.

Ensure that the data residing in the Supply Chain Management Systems is accurate and up to date.

Monitor operational Key Performance and perform thorough root cause analysis and take appropriate actions to improve future performance

Report weekly back orders to Area Headquarters.

Logistics/Material management:

Enter customer orders in the order management system.

Act as the key affiliate contact with internal customers for supply issues.

Manage importation and shipments issues and complaints

Replenish shipment plan for future 28months, and manage the orders for at least four months in line with production lead time

Make all necessary communications to the Planning Centers/Manufacturing sites and Distribution department until the shipment is reached to the Abbott warehouse.

Lead the process of documentation and clearance at the port

Align shipments planning with the distribution department to ensure the fulfillment of distributors\xe2\x80\x99 orders.

Coordinate with regulatory department to ensure we are in line with MOH regulations, also communicate when needed

Backorder reporting: Prepare backorder report on weekly basis when necessary and submit on the system, and follow up with production source for BO resolution

Initiate the shipments Return Goods and ensure goods destruction happening in a timely manner

Manage abnormal demand/unforeseen situation through ALOG customer service and follow up production source

Ensure documentations are readily available for internal/external Audit

Importation, Clearance and Warehousing:

Follow up on orders shipment on time with correct quantity and full set of documents receipt. (12 shipments monthly on average).

Responsible to request and accurately coordinate the handling of all shipment documents in order to secure needed approvals from (bank, MOH and customs authority).

Responsible for revising customs duties and taxes due on each product shipment and ensuring implantation of free trade agreements or any special exemptions.

Daily follow up with supplier/logistics center to deliver requested orders on time.

Daily follow up with bank and broker to ensure that goods will be released from customs as planned to secure monthly sales targets.

Responsible for warehouse management by notifying warehouse manager for incoming transactions and revise outgoing quantities (FIFO method) before release,

Coordinates monthly reconciliation to ensure that quantities stored at warehouse are correct.

Leads annual physical count with participation of legal and accounting departments.

Coordination with other departments to achieve monthly forecasted sales and updating monthly demand sales sheet.

Leads annual Customs and Trade compliance Audit and ensure clean audit every year for ANI.

NPI (New Product Introduction):

Liaison between the Affiliate Project Manager and Regional Office

Coordinator of the monthly project status update process at the Affiliate

Communicate the status of projects at the Affiliate, raise issues, prepare S&OP input

Review the quality of the data

Ensure New Product and new project plans are incorporated into the ADS for timely shipment.

Note: Commercial lead owns the idea generation, validation, evaluation, approval of business case and post launch assessment. NPI coordinator/ Project manager owns the execution of projects from approval to launch.

Coordinate and communicate with Region and Division, provide required project updates.

Measure and report on time execution of launch activities. Identify performance gaps and ensure improvement actions are taken to minimize impact on business performance

Affiliate S&OP Support:

Submit inventory level report, highlight exposure if any and propose solutions for depletion.

Ensure key issues are addressed as presented and the required decisions taken.

Highlight transit/clearance times delays if identified impacting product availability. Share clearance tracking report.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor\'s/ Master\'s in science (preferably Supply Chain/ Logistics) having relevant experience in the region

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The base pay for this position is N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain

DIVISION: ANI International Nutrition

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates
Dubai : Ubora Tower2

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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