JOB DESCRIPTION:

Demand Manager FAC

Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Insert key local benefits that differentiate us in the market.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Algeria. on site. location in the Established Pharmaceuticals division.

Divisional Information

Established Pharmaceuticals

We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.

What You’ll Work On

S&OP Management

• Oversee and coordinate the monthly S&OP cycle across all FAC affiliates.
• Leads the preparation and delivery of FAC slides for Region S&OP meetings, coordinating inputs from cross-functional departments and presenting consolidated updates, key planning assumptions, performance highlights, and critical issues requiring alignment or decision-making at the regional level
• Ensure alignment of assumptions, risks, and opportunities across countries.
• Monitor Affiliate Demand Reviews, Supply Reviews, and Executive S&OP meetings.

Forecast Supervision & Alignment

• Ensure affiliate forecasts reflect market realities and brand strategies.
• Maintain a unified “one set of numbers” approach across all functions.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias and drive corrective actions.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Review affiliate sales, and financial performance vs. Plan and LRP.
• Publish consolidated FAC ADS and commentary on key changes.
• Track KPIs and lead root cause analysis and action planning for misses.

Inventory & Supply Oversight

• Monitor DOH and ensure optimal inventory levels across affiliates.
• Manage abnormal demand, tenders, backorders, and product allocation issues.
• Support inventory forecasting for Plan, LBE, and Cash Flow cycles.

Strategic & Financial Planning

• Support Strategic Brand Plans, Financial Plans, LBEs, and LRPs.
• Ensure demand inputs are integrated into financial and operational planning.
• Provide insights on how forecast accuracy impacts cost, service, and profitability.

Governance & Process Excellence

• Ensure each affiliate’s S&OP process aligns with EPD standards.
• Act as the Cluster owner of S&OP tools and systems (e.g., SAP, Prime).
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across the region.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the link between commercial and supply chain teams across FAC.
• Ensure decisions and plans are clearly communicated and executed.
• Escalate gaps with recommended actions and ensure timely resolution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Supply Chain or Business

Language:

Fluent French and English is essential

Minimum Experience Required:

Minimum 8 years of experience in a supply chain & demand planning.

Preferred professional experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company, preferably a multinational.

Legal / Certification requirements.

In depth experience with replenishments and distribution.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

Algeria > Algiers : Micro-Zone d'activité Hydra

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable