Founded by Samih Darwazah over 40 years ago in Jordan, Hikma's purpose is to provide affordable, quality medicines to the people who are competent. Based on very solid foundations, we continue to innovate daily and find practical solutions to transform the lives of the millions of people we serve.
At the end of the 1980s, we extended ours beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal for the construction of a sterile factory for injectable pharmaceutical products. This was an important turning point for the company, and our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we have more than 900 employees and 3 factories for the production of injectable medicines.

Hikma, intends to recruit an Officer, Supply Planning (m/f) to integrate Supply Chain Department, on-site work.

Main Responsibilities:

• Release Plan Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed inspection & packaging schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels for a 2-3 month horizon.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Apply strong analytical skills to supply chain data to identify trends, optimize inventory levels, and support automation initiatives. Generate insights for reporting and management.
• Materials Management: Coordinate with QC, QA, and procurement to ensure timely availability of materials for the packaging plan.
• Automation & Process Optimization: Work on automation initiatives with the IT team, focusing on streamlining order management and planning processes. Use data analytics to support the transition and suggest improvements.
• Customer Delivery Management: Maintain and manage customer delivery schedules, provide weekly updates, and track delivery performance against targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in production planning, materials flow, and inventory control systems.
• Capacity Reviews & Demand Forecasting: Prepare periodic capacity reviews based on expected demand and engage with management to adjust planning as necessary.
• MRP & Inventory Planning: Run MRP meetings, align on safety stock levels, and establish reorder points in consultation with procurement and supply chain managers.

Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in supply chain planning or related field, with a focus on data analytics and automation projects.
• Advanced skills in ERP planning tools, Excel, and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Familiarity with project management and automation tools, as well as strong capabilities in data-driven problem-solving.
• Strong project management skills, with experience working on cross-functional projects, ideally including IT.
• Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship skills
• Must have strong attention to detail, and the ability to accurately deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Pharma experience is a plus
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English

We offer:

• Direct contract with Hikma
• Salary appropriate to the functions performed
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• High career prospects

If you think this is a good opportunity for your professional career, join us and contribute to Better Health, within everyone's reach, every day