Sr. Supply & Demand Planner

Novartis is hiring a Sr. Supply & Demand Planner in Seoul, South Korea. Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include SAP, MS Office and supply chain management.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 879 other open roles at Novartis.

AI in this role

Lead demand forecasting, inventory planning, and supply chain compliance to optimize business performance and product availability.

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Job Description Summary

- Manage Supply Chain Management.
- Provide appropriate Demand Forecast and Inventory analysis to support business growth
- Responsible for developing, maintaining, and providing SCM process compliance
- Internal control and implement system for effective SCM operation Responsible overall

Job Description

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’s degree in business, economics, international trade, industrial engineering, or related field
CPIM qualification preferred

Functional Experience:

At least 5~7 years’ experience in supply chain management
Professional skills in supply & demand planning, Customs, and Import procedure
S&OP experience is preferred
Communication within the organization and across Global/Regional Supply Chain
Good working knowledge of SAP and MS Office
Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Presentation, etc)
Process oriented and data driven decision making
Good negotiation and communication skills
Structured and well organized with analytical skills
Result oriented, willingness to change, innovative and proactive

Preferred Experience:

Experience in Supply Chain in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry
Project management (Material Master, Process improvement, etc)
Good knowledge and experience of SAP

Languages:

English
Korean

Skills Desired

Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning (Inactive), Change Controls, Efficiency (Inactive), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Flexibility (Inactive), General Hse Knowledge (Inactive), Including Gdp (Inactive), Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp (Inactive), Master Data, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Order Management, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Scheduler (Inactive), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Management, Supply Planning, Transportation (Inactive), Warehouse Management

How we rate this

Sr. Supply & Demand Planner at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Sr. Supply & Demand Planner is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Seoul.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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