Ops Demand Planner II
About The Position
As a Demand Planner II on our Supply Chain team, you'll develop and manage 24-month demand plans for key product portfolios. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and ensure customer satisfaction. Working at the intersection of commercial strategy and operational execution, you'll translate market insights into actionable supply chain plans while leveraging advanced analytics and forecasting tools to support our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this role, you'll manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, facilitate demand review meetings, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. You'll analyze market trends, historical data, and business intelligence to create accurate forecasts while maintaining strong partnerships with Product Management, Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing teams. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolescence risk, and ensuring efficient production planning.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management
- Experience in S&OP processes and inventory management
- Experience in cross-functional team collaboration and project management
- Experience using Lean business practices and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency in demand planning systems (SAP, Forecast Pro, Kinaxis, or similar platforms)
- Advanced analytical skills with expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Clear verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
- Ability to work in a matrix organization
- Problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making capability
- English proficiency required; additional languages a plus
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- APICS certification preferred
- CSCMP or comparable supply chain certification a plus
- Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage 24-month demand plans for key product portfolios.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Translate market insights into actionable supply chain plans.
- Leverage advanced analytics and forecasting tools.
- Manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Facilitate demand review meetings.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze market trends, historical data, and business intelligence to create accurate forecasts.
- Maintain strong partnerships with Product Management, Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing teams.
- Optimize inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolescence risk, and ensuring efficient production planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
