Demand Planning Manager
About The Position
Perrigo is looking for a strategic and collaborative leader to manage a team of Customer Demand Planners while owning the top-down forecast for an assigned product category(ies). This role is responsible for aligning cross-functional partners on demand assumptions and ensuring a robust, data-driven forecast that supports supply, financial, and commercial planning. The ideal candidate will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, a passion for team development, and the ability to influence across functions. This is a hybrid posiiton working 3 days onsite at either our Grand Rapids or Allegan offices and 2 days remote.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related supply chain roles; previous leadership or people management experience encouraged
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with large data sets and forecasting software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels
- High proficiency in Excel; experience with tools such as SAP IBP or similar preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or related field required
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Customer Demand Planners, providing coaching, feedback, and support to drive performance and professional growth
- Own the top-down forecast bridge for assigned product category(ies), clearly communicating key drivers and changes through compelling, data-driven storytelling
- Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and Leadership through the IBP cycle to align business assumptions and risks & opportunities through our key demand drivers
- Drive improvements through the team in forecast accuracy and bias through root cause analysis, process enhancements, external customer facing interaction, and best practice sharing
- Support strategic planning efforts related to new product launches, supply constraints, and portfolio optimization
- Champion the use of forecasting tools and data analytics to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making
Benefits
- We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
- Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
- We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
