Sr Demand Planner

Illumina•San Diego, CA

About The Position

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Requirements

Experience with statistical forecasting analysis and systems.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure and perform data analysis.
Ability to distill complex issues into simple effective messages for management.
Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office suite.
Strong project management skills.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree within Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Life Science disciplines

Responsibilities

Leverage the SAP IBP demand planning system to create and maintain a best fit statistical forecast. This includes maintenance of SKU segmentation, outlier correction and a detailed understanding of statistical models.
Interact with sales, marketing and finance to understand and interpret the potential impact that market trends and demand drivers can have on demand.
Collaborate with business unit leadership to analyze gaps between baseline statistical and sales forecasts, and drive to a single consensus number.
Document any necessary assumptions or scenarios that arise during the consensus process.
Communicate the consensus demand plan, along with any scenarios regarding potential upside opportunity and downside risk, to supply chain and operations partners.
Partner with the supply planning organization to ensure demand and supply strategies are aligned.
Develop, monitor and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement.
Measure, analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs).
Prepare data visualizations and presentations to support the monthly Demand Review meetings and participate in other S&OP meetings throughout the cycle.