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Sales Planning & Operations Specialist

Sanofi

Office

Istanbul, Türkiye

Full Time

Location: İstanbul, Turkey
Department: Portfolio Management

Job Purpose:
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our team, who will play a critical role in managing sales planning & operations processes and contributing to the achievement of our sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop monthly and annual sell-in plans aligned with Sanofi’s budget targets and evolving market dynamics.

  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of sell-in activities in line with the planning to optimize product availability in the market.

  • Continuously monitor and analyze sales performance; take proactive actions to ensure product availability and support sales objectives.

  • Manage order processes with pharmaceutical wholesalers, ensuring accurate order placement and consistency across internal systems.

  • Coordinate with supply planning teams to align stock availability with sales forecasts; communicate potential risks and initiate corrective actions when necessary.

  • Lead payment calculation and reconciliation processes for wholesalers ensuring financial precision and compliance.

  • Validate and control sales data received from wholesalers, ensuring accurate integration into systems and maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (preferably in pharmaceutical industry)

  • Fluent in English

  • Proficiency in SAP & MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

We do not stop there, Explore:

Hybrid Working Options (for Istanbul HQ and for eligible white collar positions at M&S site)    

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Company Private Pension Plan  

Flexible Benefits Program for YOU to design your benefits

Company car for eligible positions & attractive lunch voucher/cafeteria at M&S site

Birthday Leave to celebrate YOU

14-week Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan dedicated to Sanofians

Kindergarten Allowance for female employees

Employee Assistance Program

Access to various learning & development resources, career development opportunities

& MORE!

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Sales Planning & Operations Specialist

Office

Istanbul, Türkiye

Full Time

August 18, 2025

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Sanofi

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