Generics are effective medicines that enable the healthcare system to use the savings to invest in the development of new, innovative therapies. Under ZENTIVA brand, patients are given access to high-quality, safe and effective medicines at an affordable price. With over 80 million boxes sold per year, we are No. 1 on the German generics market.
Currently we are looking for a (Senior) Demand and Supply Manager(m/f/o) to strengthen our growing team.
CHANCES AND PERSPECTIVES:
• Develop and summarize forecasts of expected demand using historical data, statistical techniques, sales trends, business plans, service forecasts, sales forecasts, and customer forecast
• Contribute to Demand and Supply Reviews as part of the S&OP process
• Create and maintain partnership and business relationship with the stakeholders, internal and external production sites, customers, focusing on excellent and proactive communication, transparency and pro-active and tactical problem-solving
• Responsible for what-if simulations and analyses in the area of demand and inventory management
• Manage obsolescence process: evaluation of stocks with a short shelf life and blocked supplies, analysis of the reasons for provisions and destruction, anticipation of action plans to avoid defeat
• Manage and resolve supply plan exceptions with demand and production planning that matches demand with supply weekly
• Handle logistical aspects: Alignment with the warehouse, systemic checks and adjustments, coordination of deliveries
• Initiate and Manage Repacking Activities to secure product availability
• Contribute to the improvement of Zentiva's profit and loss statement by optimizing SC processes in the areas of forecasting, transport, distribution, complaints, and returns
• Create and maintain product master data in SAP
PERSONALITY AND COMMITMENT:
• Successfully completed academic studies focusing on Supply Chain Management or a comparable course
• Ideally - experienced working within a pharmaceutical/biotech or highly regulated environment
• Demonstrates a high level of drive, energy and passion for optimal business results
• Confidence, patience, politeness, tact and diplomacy, when dealing with difficult situations
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Act priority-oriented and can work precisely under pressure and to deadlines even under time constraints
• Fluency in German and English, other languages are welcome
GROWTH AND BENEFITS - WHAT WE OFFER:
• We have the stability of a large company and live the culture of a start-up
• Permanent employment in a growing market of the future
• Daily challenges as well as a steep learning curve for individual development
• Competitive salary & benefits
• Great colleagues in an international work environment
• Strong team spirit and transparent communication
• A flat hierarchical structure
• Company pension plan
•A subsidized fitness program
• E-learning program
• Smart home office/mobile office arrangement
• 30 days vacation plus days off between Christmas and New Year's Eve
Take your chance to actively shape ZENTIVA!
Top Skills
What We Do
Zentiva is a Pan-European Platform developing, manufacturing and providing high-quality and affordable medicines to more than 100 million people in Europe. Zentiva has 4 wholly owned manufacturing sites and a broad network of external manufacturing partners to ensure supply security. We offer solutions in key therapeutical areas like Cardiology & Circulation, Diabetes, Oncology, Respiratory, CNS and focus on expanding our portfolio in self-care. The company is Private Equity owned, delivering sustainable double-digit growth, with an ambitious 5-year plan for further strong (organic and inorganic) growth across Europe.
We are a team of almost 5,000 unique talents bonded together by our mission to deliver high-quality and affordable medicines to people who depend on them every day. We want Zentiva to be a great place to work, where everyone feels welcomed and appreciated and can be their true selves contributing to the best of their ability.
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