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The Demand Planning Expert position is responsible for supporting all forecasting activities and basic forecast modeling. The Demand Planner supports the establishment of forecast models for their respective categories, incorporating business intelligence, new product launches and forecast information gathered from multiple sources. They enhance a standardized demand planning process approach and are responsible for driving the consensus forecasts in the Demand Reviews. The person in this position is tasked with using data insights to improve forecast accuracy.
Job Responsibility
Using analytics, handling designated product portfolio
Supporting the development of demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
Reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results to identify areas for improvement as well as potential risks
Providing input to volume planning by monitoring trends in forecast error, working with the commercial team to reduce the error and coordinating cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
Collaborating with marketing and sales on portfolio changes to ensure the forecast reflects new product launches as well as changes to existing products
Applying a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain partners to acquire and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
Using the relevant planning software as the primary forecasting system tool and updating forecasts with applicable supply constraints
Providing volume input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
Making recommendations to enhance business processes and see opportunities to improve operational efficiencies
Requirements
Knowledge and experience in demand planning processes, techniques and methodologies
Ability to build relationships across different parts of the organization: commercial, sales, marketing, product development, finance and manufacturing, related to the segment they are planning for, e.g., product lines, business unit, region, etc.
Business domain experience in the supported process and technology (RapidResponse and Tableau) areas (nice to have)
Have advanced mathematical and/or statistical abilities, including forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
University Degree required with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in supply chain planning
Knowledge of software related to demand planning and APICS certification is preferred
Proficient English is a must
Nice to have
Business domain experience in the supported process and technology (RapidResponse and Tableau) areas
APICS certification
What we offer
Permanent contract after 3-months
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Medical Care
Life Insurance
Christmas bonus
Co-financing for corrective glasses and lenses
Newborn baby bonus (one-off benefit)
Employee Stock Purchase Program ESP
PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months
Holiday allowance
Theater tickets at a reduced price
Educational support: fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs), financial certifications (ACCA, CIMA)
2 additional days off (conditional)
Employee referral program
Multisport card
Cafeteria-style plan (300 PLN net monthly)
Annual Award related to Baxter’s Global Cultural Values
Lifelong learning opportunity: Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level
Friendly atmosphere
Attractive office location, next to the PKP Powiśle station