MRP & Logistics Section Head

JOB PURPOSE:
Ensuring the material availability (API, Inactive , PKG) as well as NON cogs availability on time, Performing the material planning & Manage any changes that may occur due ensuring the production continuity & achieving the required forecast, Monitor stock level & adapt to market changes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Planning & MRP:

• Perform MRP for Packaging materials.
• Adapt with any sudden production planning changes that may occur due to machines problem or forecast changes & react accordingly.
• Monitor stock level & adapt to market changes.
• Submit weekly analysis report on the required materials based on the production need.
• Submit Purchase requisitions for the required material based on the needed delivery dates.
• Convert Purchase requisitions to Purchase orders & send to the supplier

B) Import

1st step Importation Tracking

• Manage the importation Follow up process in terms of shipping docs, annual importation plan & material availability for all Active, inactive , PKG materials .
• Manage financial settlement related to the purchase orders to ensure that the suppliers will receive their payment on time & without any delay.
• Distribution Risk Assessment for all RM & PM received and participating in many investigations with our quality team and suppliers to ensure that materials received are in a good quality.

2nd step: Clearance activity

• Manage the clearance process with the Forwarder till goods reach our site.
• Manage & monitor the cash flow with our treasury dept on monthly basis.
• Manage the Ministry of Health approvals, requirements & the annual importation plan preparation till submitted to the MOH .
• Review clearance agents VAT & customs duties applied.
• Monitor & Investigate the root cause of damaged shipments to reach the optimum solution & ensuring efficient cycle flow to get the required compensation.

C) Export:

• Negotiate the forwarder’s offered rates & get the best offer.
• Formulate export Documentations.
• Follow up on the shipment till reach the customer.

D) Lead Logistics Team

• Setting Annual Priorities
• Performance and Talent management
• Setting suitable development plans to support continuous improvement.

HSE Responsibilities:

Assure the full implementation of all action plans related to HSE, within plant logistics scope Commitment to the appropriate PPE use. Follow the approved HSE policy and requirements. Following the statutory legislation concerning Health, Safety and environmental law.

Hydrocarbons/ hazardous substance & waste segregation in accordance with approved waste management system.

Others:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Respect of company’s values, code of ethics and social charter.
• Respect of personal data protection charter.

Responsible for applying the HSE related requirements for the company in all related working procedures.

JOB-HOLDER’s ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, Commerce, Logistics, … etc.).

Related Experience:

• Over 6 years’ experience in Supply Chain activities (MRP & Logistics)

Special

Knowledge/Skills:

• Computer Skills: SAP Athena.
• Language Skills: Arabic & English
• Appropriate HSE Knowledge
• Multitasking
• Hardworking
• Good communication skills
• Leadership and people management skills

competencies:

• Stretch to go beyond the level we have operated at up until now
• Take actions instead of waiting to be told what to do
• Act in the interest of our patients and customers
• Put the interests of the organization ahead of my own or those of our team
• Act for Change, Strive for results, Cooperate Transversally, Commit to Customer
• Think Strategically, Lead Teams, Develop People, Make Decisions

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