Manager / Lead Associate, Demand Planning
Core
Lead demand planning and forecasting for pharmaceutical products by analyzing sales trends, integrating statistical models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate consensus forecasts.
Role type
Manager, Demand Planning
Builds
Demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and S&OP data packages for pharmaceutical supply chain
Domain
Pharmaceuticals / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
statistical forecasting, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, inventory strategy, S&OP coordination, process automation, risk assessment, seasonal forecasting, data management
Preferred skills
AI/ML capabilities for process automation, experience with large datasets, diagnostic/predictive analytics
Technologies
MS Office, statistical forecast models, database systems
Responsibilities
Review historical sales trends and research demand drivers; Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to reconcile variances and refine forecasts; Develop demand forecasts at multiple aggregation levels and time horizons; Generate consensus forecasts using current and accurate information; Provide input to Supply Planning for inventory strategies; Conduct monthly meetings with customers; Identify key molecules affecting forecast accuracy and publish results; Implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy; Maintain databases for forecast metrics and S&OP data; Leverage AI capabilities to enhance forecasting and decision-making efficiency.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
