Demand Planning Specialist

Description

• Demand Planning
• Execute SAP (GRP)-based net requirements planning, including proactive monitoring and resolution of product-supply alerts.
• Ensure accurate and efficient master data setup in SAP/GRP to enable proper MRP functionality, fully aligned with global standards and cross-functional stakeholder requirements.
• Manage version control within planning systems in coordination with global and local partners such as Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Translate the marketing forecast into net supply requirements by evaluating inventory positions, safety stocks, demand signals, and system interfaces across local and international sources.
• Collaborate regularly with Marketing/Forecasting partners to review supply constraints, forecast deviations, accuracy trends, special promotions, potential write-offs, and opportunities to reduce obsolescence while supporting strategies to achieve
• Sales & Operations Process
• Driver and facilitator of the local S&OP process, ensuring strong cross-functional alignment and effective decision-making.
• Lead and moderate the full S&OP cycle at the local level, including ownership of product and supply reviews.
• Prepare and consolidate all relevant data, analyses, reports, and charts required to support discussions and decisions during S&OP meetings.
• Lead and actively participate in corporate S&OP meetings, ensuring timely preparation of all required information, presentations, and charts.
• Prepare and deliver all required data, reports, and visual materials for RAC meetings, and actively participate in the meeting discussions.
• Act as the key point of contact within the organization for all local S&OP related topics, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up on actions 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree (MSc or MBA) considered an advantage
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, or SCMP are strong assets
• Training or experience with PLM systems, artwork/labeling tools, or regulatory processes is considered an advantage
• Strong proficiency in SAP/GBS and ERP planning systems (MRP, master data, replenishment)
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills to manage, interpret, and communicate complex data
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or Product Lifecycle Management within a regulated or pharmaceutical/animal health environment
• Hands-on experience with lifecycle and change-related systems
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, able to align with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, Production, and Global Supply Chain
• High attention to detail and strong data accuracy discipline, especially for master data and artwork/packaging changes
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, coordinating multiple concurrent launches, changes, and planning cycles
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent negotiator
• Proficient in English