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At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The main responsibilities of this role are to support the day-to-day business operations of the supply chain activities (inventory management, logistics and effective use of SAP). She/He will support the Supply Chain team to assure smooth supply chain of products for the Saudi affiliate, supplier relationship management, inventory management to include replenishment activities of our products and strong cross-functional relationship with inter- departments. In addition, the role will require supporting and assisting with supply chain management projects. Main Accountability/responsibility Demand Management & Forecasting Coordinates demand replenishment activities to assure the proper product supply and the adequate inventory level to support affiliate marketing & sales strategies. Liaises closely with sales and marketing teams to establish through forecasting an accurate demand plan by organize monthly forecast meetings. Ensure demand consolidation and forecasts are updated on SAP both regularly and timely. Supply Chain operations Update and extend / change materials prices & commissions master data. Maintains and updates supply agreements and relevant procedures with alignment from Sr Supply Chain Manager Keeps continuous alignment with Regulatory team to avoid supply disruption. Support and assist with special supply chain projects. Inventory management Drive the inventory management process to ensure availability of agreed safety stock levels and monthly inventory reconciliation with distributor. Lead the process of distributors communication. Lead the process of transfers. Purchases Orders (PO) with proper delivery date of goods for quoted orders. Weekly follow-ups on placed orders with manufacturing sites to ensure timely delivery Responsible for the communication with key stakeholders (Manufacturing Site – distributors – Regulatory). Highlight any challenges/risks anticipated in inventory levels. Lead the S&OP with different stakeholders Lead accurate start and end of month activities Ensure timely communication of destruction to all stakeholders including MFG Fill and submit timely Saudi Drugs information system based on SFDA timelines Customer Management Tracking the distributors performance metrics against agreed KPIs. Ensure timely processing of distributor debit notes Regular alignment meeting with partners / distributors to ensure operational process. Strong communication with global (Order to Cash) operations. Ensure samples supply as per local regulation if any. Ensure on time production process and relevant communication with distributor to secure on time delivery. Professional Development: Keep up to date on trainings for professional development. Ensure (Performance Management) myPM objectives are completed in line with company process. Understanding and adherence of all company policies and procedures Educational Qualifications University degree in Supply Chain management, industrial engineering, Finance, Business, Pharmacy, or any other related field MBA is desirable Knowledge and Experience Core: Min 1 year working experience Desirable: Experience in supply chain\inventory management Experience in SAP system Skills Ability to work in a global team environment, ability to communicate and team work effectively with both internal and external business partners. Strong command of English language (speaking and writing) Strong Microsoft Office skills Strong planning and organizing skills Detail oriented Flexibility Learning agility Other role requirements May require working through different time zones as needed. May require domestic and international travel Must be legally allowed to work in KSA Role is based in Riyadh, KSA Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly

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