Senior Demand Planner and Business Analytics

Senior Demand Planner and Business Analytics

Date : Feb 18, 2025

Department : Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain

Job Type : Direct Employee

Team : Supply Chain / Logistics & Procurement

Contract Type : Permanent

The Senior Demand Planner and Business Analytics plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. This role involves leading the entire Demand Forecast process, ensuring proper stakeholder engagement and communication, and developing and monitoring Supply Chain KPI to identify opportunities for improvement and be the leader to make them happen.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Lead the monthly S&OP meeting and the demand forecast for new product introductions.
2. Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and business insights.
3. Lead collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations to adjust forecasts in response to changes in demand or market trends.
4. Report important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies to the Manager and top management, including Risk & Opportunities.
5. Oversee the integration of the demand forecast into the replenishment plan.
6. Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
7. Develop and maintain Supply Chain key performance indicators (KPIs).
8. Create and manage dashboards to visualize data and provide actionable insights.
9. Utilize Power BI to analyze data and generate reports.
10. Drive Supply Chain continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications :

1. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
2. Proven experience with demand planning software (IBP) and a strong proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting methods.
3. Proven experience with KPIs, dashboards, and Power BI.
4. Experience in leading projects.
5. 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
6. High level of English.

Competences :

1. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.
3. Ability to build and maintain exceptional relationships and service levels with all internal stakeholders and business partners.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage a diversified workload.
5. Strong project management skills and the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Soft Skills :

1. Excellent problem-solving ability.
2. Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
3. Ability to work in a team and build and maintain exceptional relationships.
4. Strong customer focus and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
5. Proactive and results-oriented mindset and strong driven focus.