Demand Planner II (Temp to Hire)

Title: Demand Planner II (Temp to Hire)
Location: Cambridge, MA
Job Duration: 07 months (Contract, possibilities of extension)

Description:

Responsible for the development & delivery of the consolidated/rationalized consensus global demand plan for assigned product families; including application of statistical forecasting & volume scenario modeling to develop unit volume forecasts to drive planning throughout the end-to-end supply chain network
Identifies key risks/opportunities to the assigned portfolio of products & late-stage programs via the Client's Industrial Business Planning process
Lead & coordinates framework for consistent country-level demand review, scenario modeling & valorization to identify key market insights, risks & opportunities for assigned products & programs. Includes the review of past performance, identification of gaps and corrective actions/recommendations to close them
Sets and manages workstream process performance measurements; includes generation of KPI dashboards/reporting for key stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree and 4 or more years in an international organization in commercial operations, marketing, finance, demand management and/or supply chain-related field
Solid knowledge of Industrial Business Planning process
Pro-active, results-driven high performer intent on meeting commitments
Excellent communication , presentation , interpersonal & analytical skills possessing the ability to partner with all levels of the organization and various markets/cultures
Ability to cooperate transversally to drive consensus and/or decisions;
Patient-focused with a sense of urgency balanced with common sense & compassion
Flexible in approach, ability to provide direction and to motivate and manage cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives.

Lead and manage all planning processes & measurements associated with the global demand management of select established brands within Specialty Care s portfolio of therapies. Includes:
Ownership of global demand review workstream for assigned brand(s); including governance of global- and country-level demand review workstreams
Ensure alignment and connectivity with upstream/downstream process partners to ensure full integration of product strategy & milestone review (upstream) and demand inputs which drive Global Industrial Affairs network capacity planning strategy and production scheduling
Lead & coordinates framework for consistent country & brand l level demand scenario modeling to identify risks & opportunities
Review demand performance KPIs & implement corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement

Comments:

• Local Candidates only.
• Education: Bachelor s degree and 4 or more years in an international organization in commercial operations, marketing, finance, demand management and/or supply chain-related field.
• Minimum Number of years of experience: 3 years. Data Analytics - Need to see big picture especially on demand.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint.
• Kinaxis is a plus.
• Previous pharma or bio tech industry is a plus not required.