We are IMETA

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahar Africa) North East & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).

IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.

We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Administrative and Business Support Associate to provide administrative support for the Animal Health team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Key responsibilities for this position include coordinating cross-functionally locally and regionally and ensuring daily operations are carried out through regular timeline achievement and communication as well as process and data accuracy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Budget and monthly OL preparation by coordinating with distributors and local team and providing detailed and accurate information

• Provide support in building KPI's performance reports and presentations in an accurate and timely manner

• Support operation management and sales development with distributors without business interruption from operational processes

• Forecast accuracy provided by distributors within targets on a quarterly and annual basis and monitor product forecasts, inventory and write-offs

• Ensure timely Product Readiness (PR) process and submission is completed on time by coordinating data collection with local marketing and technical team

• Ensure timely collection and management of sales and inventory data to manage risks and issues and improve team communication and collaboration

• Follow up with Distributor agreements when needed and participate in compliance monitoring and training actions

• Establish and execute effective and efficient administrative processes to maximize efficiency and drive continuous improvement

• Support ongoing projects/programs with organization, tracking, documentation and follow up

• Coordinate administrative tasks including events, travel arrangements and purchasing in a timely and accurate manner

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

• Minimum of 2 years of business support experience

• Previous experience in Finance and Operations management

• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software applications (Webuy, CORA, IVT) is a must

• Proficiency in Arabic and English in its written and oral form

• Ability to understand business information cross-functionally as well as with relevant external stakeholders

• Strong planning, organizational and administrative skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Analytical skills and problem solving

• Capable of organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks

What happens next?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.

Screening:

In order to comply with applicable export control laws, Boehringer Ingelheim periodically screens business relations (including job applicants) against sanctioned party lists (“SPL”). These checks may be performed by Boehringer Ingelheim or by any of its Affiliates. You acknowledge that Boehringer Ingelheim and/or its Affiliates will screen you against SPL and that for this purpose your personal data may be processed in relevant databases, including databases of third-party vendors that perform SPL screening for or on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim or its Affiliates which may be located or accessible outside the EU. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to ensuring an adequate level of protection of your personal data.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION @ BI

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.