Job ID
REQ-10082261
Jul 13, 2026
South Korea
Available in: English
Summary
About the Role
Major accountabilities: Lead the Sales & Business Planning (S&BP) process, including demand forecasting, inventory planning, and business outlook reviews.Drive forecasting accuracy through lifecycle management activities such as product launches, divestments, pricing changes, reimbursement updates, and market dynamics assessment.Develop and execute demand and supply planning strategies to ensure product availability and business continuity.Monitor inventory performance, optimize stock levels, and proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, stock shortages, and obsolescence.Collaborate with global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure reliable supply and effective lifecycle management.Manage material master data, planning parameters, and inventory records to support operational excellence.Oversee import, customs clearance, and trade compliance activities to ensure timely and compliant product distribution.Track and improve Supply Chain KPIs, including forecast accuracy, inventory levels, launch readiness, and write-off performance.Lead continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain projects to enhance processes, efficiency, and service levels.Partner with cross-functional teams and external partners to support business objectives and regional supply chain strategies.Minimum Requirements:Education: Bachelor degree in business, economics, international trade, industrial engineering, or related fieldCPIM qualification preferredFunctional Experience: At least 6~7 years' experience in supply chain managementProfessional skills in supply & demand planning, Customs, and Import procedureS&OP knowledge is preferredAbility to communicate within the organization and across Global/Regional Supply ChainBusiness awareness and understanding of business impacts of his/her decisionGood working knowledge of SAP and MS OfficeExcellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Presentation, etc)Process oriented and data driven decision makingGood negotiation and communication skillsStructured and well organized with analytical skillsResult oriented, willingness to change, innovative and proactiveExperience in manufacturing related to supply chain functionPreffered Experience: Experience in Supply Chain, or Warehousing operation in pharmaceutical fieldProject management (LEAN, Process improvement, RFQ, etc)Good working knowledge of SAP MMLanguages:EnglishKorean
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
Division
Operations
Business Unit
Product Supply Chain
Location
South Korea
Site
Seoul
Company / Legal Entity
KR01 (FCRS = KR001) Novartis Korea Limited
Functional Area
Technical Operations
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Novartis are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Technical Operations Operations South Korea
Job ID
REQ-10082261
Sr. Supply & Demand Planner
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Job ID
REQ-10082261
Sr. Supply & Demand Planner
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Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.