Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.
Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.
The Group's key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established officesin over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.
OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
To effectively manage the movement of materials and scheduling of finished goods in the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in accordance with the demand requirements, ensuring optimal inventory levels, timely deliveries, and necessary compliance with industry regulations and standards. Making use of strong analytical and organizational skills to streamline supply chain processes, minimize costs, and support production efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demand Planning

• Review and verify demand forecast downloaded in ERP system.
• Review Inventory level projection file (ILP) and Recommended Order lists.

Supply Planning

• Monthly sales and operation process.
• Reschedule backlogs daily and prioritise and expedite as needed.
• Long-term planning (6months +). Identifying capacity constraints.
• Firming of orders on ERP as per demand forecast, obtain authorization as per the approvals framework and distribute to suppliers.
• Regular follow up with suppliers on open order status.
• Demand Forecasts verified and shared with suppliers.
• Manage all supply related activities for site changes.

Reporting and performance management

• Stock-out reports - Perform stock out analysis.
• Vendor Performance Management - compile quarterly reports.
• OTIF reports - maintenance and distribution.
• Compile and update monthly and quarterly sales forecast reports.
• Maintain tracker for non-conforming stock investigations and claims.
• Maintain obsolescent stock report.
• Report on budgeted, planned and actuals sales.

Logistics Planning

• Plan shipments on weekly basis based on sales plan to achieve OTIF.
• Liaise with manufacturing sites, logistics service providers to ensure documentation is available and is processed with shipments.
• Track shipments including raw material shipments (Toll).
• Identify any risks to delivery of our orders.
• Coordinate actions emanating from the project's meetings.

Planning & procedures

• Oversee work / serve as a lead technical expert in a complex area/project.

Asset/ Resource coordination

• Provide input into required changes in resources to enable achievement of own objectives.
• Determine resource needs of own area of work; request and allocate required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work objectives.

Technical expertise

• Optimise current processes; identify gaps in current policies / procedures.
• Propose changes or improvements to management on processes, tools, techniques, and products.
• Provide technical advice for issues experienced by internal stakeholders.

Accountability & Decision Rights

• Apply advanced and mastered knowledge of concepts, methods, terminology, codes, quality standards and specialised job requirements.
• Provide updates to management regarding team or operational performance, work progress and quality.
• Serve as a technical advisor to management to resolve the most complex technical challenges and handling escalated issues as a lead technical expert.
• Escalate out-of-policy matters.

Independent decisions relating to:
Non-routine issues.

• Correction and/ or containment of errors of significant impact (financial loss, customer business, materials and/ or equipment downtime).
• Prioritisation of tasks and responsibilities within overall direction and clearly defined parameters/ schedules and established policies, practices, guidelines, and quality and safety checks.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• National Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years' experience
• Production planning
• Sound understanding and knowledge of MRP/ MPS logic

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Interrogating Information
• Making Decisions
• Planning and Organising
• Meeting Deadlines
• Customer Awareness

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word)
Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the 14 October 2025. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen

Skills Required