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The Demand Planner supports accurate, timely, and data-driven demand planning across the pharmaceutical’s portfolio within Western Europe. The role is responsible for developing operational forecasts, supporting the monthly S&OP/SIOP cycle, and partnering closely with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure that demand signals are accurate, well-understood, and reflective of business assumptions. This role also supports specific production planning activities across multiple manufacturing locations and market planning activities for Baxter-sourced finished goods used as raw materials within our internal compounding units.
Job Responsibility:
Utilise advanced analytics to manage a significant and complex product portfolio
Recommend improvements to forecasting approaches and identify potential risks based on data-driven insights
Analyse and monitor trends in forecast error
collaborate with the Commercial and Compounding teams to reduce error and refine forecasting assumptions
Lead cross-functional investigations to reconcile significant variances and enhance forecast accuracy and robustness
Develop and maintain operational demand forecasts across multiple levels of aggregation and time horizons
Update forecasts based on applicable supply constraints and conduct forecast accuracy and bias analysis
Measure, analyse, and report key process metrics while monitoring adherence to demand planning benchmarks
Proactively collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance leaders on portfolio changes to ensure the forecast reflects new launches, product lifecycle changes, and market shifts
Drive a consensus forecasting approach through partnership with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, ensuring current and accurate information is used in demand reviews
Support the preparation and presentation of demand inputs into the weekly S&OE and monthly S&OP/SIOP cycle
Provide forecast insights, risk/opportunity assessments, and data-driven recommendations
Ensure cross-functional alignment on key planning assumptions and business impacts
Support production planning activities for a specific product range across multiple manufacturing locations, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, and operational constraints
For compounding units, manage market planning activities related to Baxter-sourced finished goods used as raw materials
Build strong relationships across Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
Provide clear communication on forecast trends, changes, risks, and assumptions
Act as a point of contact for questions relating to product performance, demand insights, and planning cycle timelines
Support decision-making through scenario analysis and clear communication of forecast risks and opportunities
Requirements:
Collaborative style with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence stakeholders
Highly organised, structured communicator with strong presentation skills
Strong attention to detail, ability to work across multiple priorities, and comfortable operating in a cross-functional environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
Experience working with ERP, forecasting or planning systems (e.g. JD Edwards, Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro) is advantageous
Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or another regulated industry advantageous