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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting methodologies, with a strong ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies. Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management within complex, international environments.
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Demand PlanningForecast AccuracyS&OP ProcessRoot-Cause AnalysisStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Demand ForecastingStatistical ForecastingForecasting MethodologiesData AnalysisKPI MonitoringForecast Bias AnalysisDemand Volatility AssessmentFinancial ForecastingOperational Demand PlanningCommercial Planning
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsExecutive-Level CommunicationFacilitation SkillsInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsDemand Planning SystemsAnalytical ToolsDashboard Creation ToolsReporting Tools
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementHealthcarePharmaceuticalsLife SciencesMedical DevicesDiagnosticsCommercial DynamicsMarket IntelligenceCross-Functional CollaborationInternational Environment
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own and manage the end-to-end demand planning process across the region
- Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts across short- and medium-term horizons
- Consolidate statistical forecasts from Sales, Marketing and Product Management
- Establish disciplined approaches to forecast assumptions, overrides and changes
- Identify material demand changes early and communicate potential organizational impact
- Establish and monitor demand planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, demand volatility and forecast adherence
- Analyze forecast errors and identify root causes
- Develop corrective actions with commercial and operational teams
- Establish forecasting methodologies by product/customer segment and drive continuous improvement
- Create dashboards and management reporting highlighting forecast performance, risks and opportunities
- Lead demand planning within the S&OP+ process
- Prepare and facilitate periodic demand reviews with commercial, finance and supply chain leadership
- Align demand forecasts, supply plans and financial outlooks
- Escalate significant demand/supply imbalances and support scenario evaluation
- Establish a single cross-functional view of demand for commercial, supply chain and financial planning
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and regional business leaders
- Challenge commercial forecasts and assumptions using data, historical performance and market intelligence
- Reconcile operational demand plans with financial forecasts, budgets and annual operating plans
- Use advanced forecasting and analytical tools to identify trends, anomalies and demand patterns
- Drive automation and standardization of forecasting and reporting processes
- Translate complex datasets into actionable management insights
- Report to the VP Finance EU&APAC as an individual contributor
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, S&OP/IBP or commercial planning
- Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to demand planning processes in a complex, international environment
- Experience working across multiple countries, customer segments and product portfolios
- Strong track record of partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain organizations
- Experience with forecast accuracy, bias, root-cause analysis and forecasting methodologies
- Experience with S&OP process
- Experience within diagnostics, life sciences, medical devices, laboratory products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or another complex technical environment would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of demand forecasting methodologies and planning principles
- Ability to work with large datasets and identify meaningful trends and exceptions
- Good understanding of ERP, demand planning and supply chain planning systems
- Strong commercial understanding and ability to interpret market and customer dynamics
- Ability to translate analytical findings into commercially relevant recommendations
- Ability to connect operational demand planning with financial forecasting and business performance
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Executive-level communication and presentation capabilities
- Facilitation skills, particularly for cross-functional demand reviews and S&OP
Benefits
Comp & perks- Associates’ growth and development
- 10% regional travel is expected (job-related compensation/perk)