Senior Planning Specialist

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.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Pharmacy, Economics, or related. Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) preferred.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF certification strongly preferred.
3 years of progressive supply chain planning experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.
Proven experience with pharmaceutical serialization, expiry management, and cold chain planning (for biologics/temperature-sensitive products) is a plus.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems.
Expert in Microsoft office.
Deep understanding of supply chain metrics: service level, bias, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, cash-to-cash cycle.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proactive, resilient, and able to manage ambiguity in a regulated environment.
Project management skills (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus).

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Prepare and maintain required documentations needed for the registration of company products.
Coordinate with EDA; Egyptian Drug Authority, to ensure compliance with all regulations and laws as necessary, follow-up with submitted documentations and resolve any issued that may arise.
Prepare the registration documentations needed to register in different foreign countries in an effectively and timely manner.
Keep up-to-date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines and ensure company compliance with government rules and regulations.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy is a must.
3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
Expert in CTD files and e-CTD preparation and reviewing registration dossiers (countries specialized dossier or CTD).
Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework of international pharma legislation, relevant guideline, procedures &requirements.
Awareness of preparing submissions of license variations and renewals.
Proficiency in spoken and written English and prepared little French language.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent Time management skills.