Senior Planning Specialist

Full time in Supply chain
  • Cairo, 36 ElShikh Mohamed ElNady St., Nasr City , 11371 View on Map
  • Post Date : April 14, 2026
  • Apply Before : April 30, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 32310
  • Career Level  Experienced Non-Manager
  • Experience (Min Years)  3
  • Experience (Max Years)  5
  • Age not less  25
  • Age not exceed  28
  • Education Level  Bachelor\'s Degree Diploma or equivalent 
  • Gender  All Gender
  • Industry  Pharmaceutical 
  • Nationality  Egyptian

Job Description

  • 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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