Zentiva

Produces branded generic pharmaceuticals in Europe

Demand Planning & Forecasting Specialist

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBucharest, RomaniaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A university degree is required.
At least 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills are required; experience with enterprise resource planning or forecasting systems is a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Integrity, persistence, and adaptability in complex and often changing environments are required.
Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines are required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
Advanced English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Update the monthly sales forecast by reviewing stock levels, sales, and statistical forecasts; proposing and requesting adjustments; validating the final forecast; and entering data into the planning system (Arkieva).
Manage the sales and operations planning process for the assigned portfolio, including sales and operations execution, demand review, and sales and operations planning meetings.
Prepare weekly stock coverage reports and communicate zero-stock alerts to other departments.
Monitor inventory levels and work with the Supply Planning team to confirm or adjust delivery dates.
Track Supply Chain key performance indicators monthly, including out-of-stock levels, inventory, forecast accuracy, and obsolescence; analyze values and trends; and build action plans.
Coordinate Supply Chain activities for product launches and transfers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with enterprise resource planning or forecasting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Update the monthly sales forecast: review stock levels, sales and statistical forecast, propose and request adjustments, validate the final forecast and enter the data into the planning system (Arkieva)
Manage the S&OP process for your own portfolio: S&OE, Demand Review and S&OP meetings
Prepare weekly stock coverage reports and communicate zero-stock alerts to other departments
Monitor inventory levels and work with the Supply Planning team to confirm or adjust delivery dates
Track Supply Chain KPIs (OOS, inventory, forecast accuracy, obsolescence) monthly, analyze values and trends, and build action plans
Coordinate Supply Chain activities for product launches and transfers

Requirements:

Education: University degree

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a similar role

Skills and competencies:

Advanced MS Office skills; experience with ERP or forecasting systems is a plus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Integrity, persistence and adaptability in complex and often changing environments
Analytical thinking, attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Advanced English is mandatory

About the Company

Zentiva

Produces branded generic pharmaceuticals in Europe

Zentiva makes branded generic medicines for European markets. Its products are off-patent drugs reformulated and marketed under Zentiva’s brands, delivering the same active ingredients and dosage as original medicines at lower prices. It differentiates itself through a long history as an independent platform under private equity, with a growth strategy built on acquiring brands to expand its European footprint. The goal is to become a leading European branded generics platform and improve access to affordable medicines across its markets.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Prague, Czechia
Founded: 2003

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