Planning Specialist

About the jobAbout Us:Salehiya started commercial activities in 1964 as a specialized healthcare company. It is one of the leading Saudi Arabian companies in distributing pharmaceuticals, medical and laboratory equipment, diagnostics, medical disposables, and hospital and consumer supplies. The company kept pace with the rapid development of the health sector in Saudi Arabia and gradually evolved to meet the needs and demands of a constantly growing market.Salehiya is based in three major cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. It also has branches around the kingdom to cover the whole market and provide prompt and efficient client services, with over 1000 workforce.For more information, you can visit our website: www.salehiya.comWhy Work with Us:Salehiya Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages creativity and innovation, particularly in the realm of technology. We utilize the latest tools in our field and stay ahead of industry trends. Our comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities are designed to support professional growth and development. We prioritize maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.The core values that guide our people derive from our purpose to elevate the healthcare experience in the kingdom.Job Purpose:The Planning Specialist must ensure that an organization optimally meets customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts and generate needed inventory for future demand thru forecasting systems and best practices available.Key Accountabilities:Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, customer insights, seasonality, and business requirements to support accurate planning and inventory management.Prepare and execute demand and supply plans based on agreed planning parameters including safety stock, lead time, MOQ, Min-Max levels, and inventory targets.Optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock, stockouts, obsolescence, expiry risks, and inventory carrying costs.Monitor supply chain performance to ensure products are available on time and in full (OTIF) to support sales and customer service objectives.Manage procurement planning activities, including evaluating purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders in SAP, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.Coordinate and maintain supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, support vendor selection processes, and ensure timely delivery of products and materials.Review and manage shipment documentation and inbound logistics activities, including shipping follow-up, customs clearance coordination, inbound delivery creation, and goods receipt processes.Collaborate with regulatory and operational teams to ensure compliance with SFDA requirements, product approvals, and related documentation processes.Conduct inventory analysis, including ABC classification, stock turnover analysis, aging stock reviews, slow-moving and non-saleable inventory assessments, and inventory optimization initiatives.Identify inventory risks and recommend corrective actions to prevent overstock, stock shortages, expired inventory, destruction losses, and potential supply disruptions.Prepare, analyze, and present planning reports, dashboards, and performance insights for S&OP, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), management meetings, and decision-making purposes.Support and participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including data preparation, meeting coordination, action tracking, and alignment with business objectives.Monitor and report key planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, days inventory outstanding (DIO), stock days on hand, destruction percentage, service levels, and stock availability.Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Warehousing, and Supply Chain, to ensure alignment and effective execution of planning activities.Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying planning process gaps, resolving operational issues, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and supporting supply chain optimization projects.Qualifications and Experience:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare, Finance, Business/Administration, Management, Operations Management.Minimum Experience:3-5 years of experienceSkills:Microsoft Office, Knowledge of SAP, Power BI.