Supply Chain Manager - GCC
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About the Role
Biogen seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across the GCC cluster, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, and Qatar.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the local S&OP process in alignment with regional and global supply chain frameworks and guidelines
- Drive cross functional collaboration across Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Global Supply Chain teams
- Build and maintain consensus forecasts, ensuring inventory levels, forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and E&O targets are achieved
- Develop and manage replenishment and import plans based on aligned forecasts, inventory policies, and business requirements
- Oversee end to end supply chain operations across GCC markets, including import coordination, order management, customer service, shipment management, and ERP transactions
- Manage financial reconciliation activities, invoice controls, PO management, credit/debit memos, and SOX compliant supply chain processes
- Lead relationships with distributors, customs brokers, logistics providers, and regulatory stakeholders across the GCC region
- Partner closely with local regulatory teams to ensure compliance with GCC import/export regulations and supply continuity
- Drive supply chain, logistics, and customer service improvement initiatives across regional and global stakeholders
- Lead cross functional projects focused on process optimization, systems improvements, and operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with Global Trade Compliance policies, customs regulations, GDP standards, and internal SOPs
- Support tender management activities end to end
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 5–8 years of Supply Chain experience, including 3–5 years in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Strong end to end Supply Chain experience across S&OP, logistics, operations, shipment management, and customer service
- Deep understanding of the GCC regulatory landscape and systems, particularly within Saudi Arabia
- Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Proven experience managing distributor, logistics provider, and customs broker relationships across the GCC region
- Strong cross functional knowledge across Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Operations
- Experience working within regional and global matrix organizations
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and change in fast paced environments
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
- Experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives; Lean Six Sigma / Green Belt considered an asset
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About This Role
- As the Supply Chain Manager GCC, you will lead and oversee the end to end supply chain operations across the GCC cluster, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar. You will play a critical role in ensuring business continuity, driving operational excellence, and maintain
What You'll Do
- Lead the local S&OP process in alignment with regional and global supply chain frameworks and guidelines
- Drive cross functional collaboration across Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Global Supply Chain teams
- Build and maintain consensus forecasts, ensuring inventory levels, forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and E&O targets are achieved
- Develop and manage replenishment and import plans based on aligned forecasts, inventory policies, and business requirements
- Oversee end to end supply chain operations across GCC markets, including import coordination, order management, customer service, shipment management, and ERP transactions
- Manage financial reconciliation activities, invoice controls, PO management, credit/debit memos, and SOX compliant supply chain processes
- Lead relationships with distributors, customs brokers, logistics providers, and regulatory stakeholders across the GCC region, particularly Saudi Arabia
- Partner closely with local regulatory teams to ensure compliance with GCC import/export regulations and supply continuity
- Drive supply chain, logistics, and customer service improvement initiatives across regional and global stakeholders
- Lead cross functional projects focused on process optimization, systems improvements, and operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with Global Trade Compliance policies, customs regulations, GDP standards, and internal SOPs
- Support tender management activities end to end, partnering with distributors, Commercial, Market Access, Finance, and Regulatory teams
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 5–8 years of Supply Chain experience, including 3–5 years in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Strong end to end Supply Chain experience across S&OP, logistics, operations, shipment management, and customer service
- Deep understanding of the GCC regulatory landscape and systems, particularly within Saudi Arabia
- Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Proven experience managing distributor, logistics provider, and customs broker relationships across the GCC region
- Strong cross functional knowledge across Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Operations
- Experience working within regional and global matrix organizations, collaborating effectively across functions and geographies
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to challenge and drive alignment at senior leadership level
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and change in fast paced environments
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, with the ability to anticipate risks and develop contingency plans
- Experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives; Lean Six Sigma / Green Belt considered an asset
Why Biogen?
- We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.
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