About US:

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world

Purpose of the Role:

Leading the demand forecasting and supply planning processes across the ZP Commercialization markets to ensure accurate demand signals are generated and that supply plans are aligned for an optimize inventory stocking levels, and to meet business (internal and external) objectives.

Expectations of the Role:

Demand Analysis and Forecasting

• Review market forecast and lead the regional demand planning process.
• Develop and maintain an accurate 24-36 month rolling forecast to submit to Supplier
• Drive the regional Sales and Operations (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment across functions.
• Execute demand flow verification processes, engage in short- and long-term planning and conduct inventory analyses
• Conduct monthly capacity and performance analyses to ensure that forecasts and schedules are aligned and integrated

Supply Planning & Inventory Control

• Based on the demand forecast, work with Suppliers to ensure sufficient, timely supply.
• Optimize supply chain planning to balance inventory, service levels, and working capital in the market
• For new product launches, work closely with both regional and commercialization teams in the country to monitor supply planning from initiation to delivery to country
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by proactively addressing potential disruptions.
• Manage inventory to support product lifecycle, including new launches, phase-outs, and transitions.

Communication

• Represent ZP Commercialization team at Supply meeting with Clients.
• Strong communication with Clients to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure effective lines of communication between counterparts in Logistics, Regional teams (Regulatory / QA, Marketing, and Finance), Commercialization teams in the country, Client’s Supply Chain team as well as SSG production and procurement personnel.
• Communicate disruptions to appropriate persons in the organization, develop multiple scenarios, articulate key decisions and recommendation to regional commercialization Leadership team highlighting service, inventory and cost tradeoffs

Process and Team Management

• Monitor and analyze demand and supply performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains documentation and standard operating procedures for demand/supply planning processes and systems and ensure that these are being followed by the related parties
• Identify and manage risk within the supply chain
• Lead, coach and develop team members and local market supply chain counterpart.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor activities

Attributes Required:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in Supply Planning, with at least 3 years in a regional or multi-country role.
• Proficient in demand planning and ERP system

Advantage to Have:

• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail oriented, able to work with excel templates for rolling forecast submission.
• Ability to work independently, effectively multi-task and tasks prioritization
• Ability to work in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Creative and good problem-solving skill.

Why Join Zuellig Pharma:

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multimarket healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect