Sr Associate Supply Chain

• Support all cluster related Customer Service tasks e.g. Order in-take & management, Customs & Import Permits including communication with Amgen customers.
• Require and assume ownership of Finished Goods inventory in market ensuring adequate shelf-life and minimal inventory scrap due to demand variations.
• Assist in local Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Assist and report on Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators
• Communicating with Distributors for all in coming shipments
• Responsible to keep track of in market purchase orders & timely invoicing.
• Manage stock transfers between branches and transfer from Private to Tender.
• Support Track & Trace by supporting Customer service to obtain confirmation on all shipment received at Distributor warehouse.
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret situations/problems using multiple sources of information: qualitative information, quantitative research and trend data
• Accountable for creation and maintenance of Master Data elements in SAP.

Outputs

• Maintain the correct supply, to ensure patients supply aligning with business methodology.
• Records of all transactions (banking, vendors, etc . . .), including closing and related reports
• Credit reports
• Tax related forms and reports
• Payments to suppliers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain Management or proven ability to function on this level
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• The candidate will have a strong understanding and hands-on experience in Accounting and Supply Chain processes
• Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of accountancy, relevant laws and basic taxes
• Demonstrated capability to learn quickly systems and processes, being open and flexible to changes, in a multinational environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Education in Accounting/Finance; Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations or Information Technologies, or knowledge by experience in these areas with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain and Accounting
• Experience in the start-up and/or product launches in a pharmaceutical or bio/pharmaceutical company.
• GMP knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical or bio/pharmaceutical regulations and business principles ERP expertise in Planning and Master Data management – experience preferred is SAP.
• Understanding of cluster market requirements and variables.

Competencies/Skills

• Project Management Skills
• Good negotiating and influencing skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Accurate and detail focused, but flexible to flow to the work
• Ability to work under minimal direction in a matrix environment and different cultures
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to evaluate compliance issues
• Demonstrates analytical skills to solve day-to-day problems
• Applies a methodical approach to completing all tasks
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and detailed work
• Demonstrates excellent ability to learn quickly and understand/adapt quickly to new systems, processes and tools
• Demonstrate the Amgen Values/Leadership Practices.