Senior Demand Planner
Core
Own and drive the consolidated demand plan across the UK/Ireland region for the personal and pharma care business division, supporting business growth and inventory optimization.
Role type
Senior Demand Planner (Strategic S&OP Lead)
Builds
Consolidated demand plans and actionable insights for the personal and pharma care division
Domain
Consumer Goods / Personal Care & Pharma / Supply Chain
Required skills
Demand planning, S&OP process leadership, cross-functional stakeholder management, data analysis, ERP/APS proficiency, Excel, scenario analysis, continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen), mentorship
Preferred skills
MBA, APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM/CSCP), Six Sigma, Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, pharma & personal care industry experience
Technologies
ERP systems, Advanced Planning Systems (APS), Kinaxis, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead monthly demand planning processes and facilitate cross-functional alignment; Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to develop robust forecasts; Challenge forecast assumptions using data analysis and market intelligence; Identify demand risks and develop scenario analyses; Monitor and drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias; Integrate new product launches and promotional activities into the demand plan; Mentor less experienced team members; Collaborate with manufacturing and distribution centers to translate plans into execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership