Senior Supply Chain Officer

About the role

Acino, a global life‑sciences company, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Officer to lead end‑to‑end supply chain activities for its UAE market. Based in Dubai, the role reports to the Head of Supply Chain, GCC and is responsible for demand planning, inventory control and the S&OP process.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate demand activities to ensure product availability and optimal inventory aligned with sales and marketing strategies.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance to develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data and market intelligence.
• Consolidate forecasts and maintain up‑to‑date information in SAP.
• Prepare and monitor KPIs such as Sales Forecast Accuracy, Inventory Coverage, Demand vs Supply Availability and Factory OTIF, driving corrective actions as needed.
• Analyse demand deviations, develop action plans and continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage finished‑goods ordering, monitor back‑orders and prioritize execution to minimise impact.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Regional Supply and other functions to mitigate supply disruptions.
• Lead local supply‑chain activities for new product launches, ensuring timely coordination across functions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in end‑to‑end supply chain, demand and supply planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of S&OP processes and inventory optimisation.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Regulatory and Regional teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and data‑driven decision making.

Required skills

• SAP