Senior Manager in Supply Chain & Procurement focusing on Defence. Driving innovation, value, and excellence for clients while leading complex projects.
About the role
- Senior Demand Planner analyzing market trends and collaborating with teams to optimize inventory levels. Forecasting demand for healthcare brands using advanced analytics.
Responsibilities
- Analyze market trends and sales data to accurately forecast demand
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure seamless supply chain operations
- Develop accurate SKU‑level operational forecasts for assigned product portfolios using Demand Planning Systems and IBP processes
- Analyze historical demand, shipment trends, POS data, trade inventory, and promotional activities to create reliable forecasts for both new and existing products
- Lead cross‑functional forecast reviews, quantify forecast gaps, and ensure alignment with IBP standards
- Own and improve key forecasting performance metrics, including MAPE and Forecast Accuracy, through continuous root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
- Monitor demand trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide data‑driven insights to support decision‑making
- Drive the local Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and ensure full integration with commercial, financial, and supply chain processes
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations, Finance, and Supply Planning to build aligned demand projections and support Total Market IBP
- Develop and execute plans for new product introductions, SKU phase‑ins/phase‑outs, discontinuations, and SLOB management
- Ensure continuity of supply by proactively managing demand surges, supply disruptions, and mitigation plans
- Manage forecasting systems and planning tools, ensuring high data integrity and alignment with compliance standards
- Participate in ongoing enhancement of planning policies, processes, and procedures to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Business Analytics
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand forecasting or related analytical roles
- Fundamental skills in data analysis and interpretation
- Experience with basic statistical software and data visualization tools
- Ability to communicate data insights effectively to stakeholders
- Polish language is mandatory in Polish location
- Czech language is mandatory in Czech location
- Fluency in English for both locations
Benefits
- Interesting job in a prestigious international healthcare company
- Possibility to work on brands being key market players with strong heritage
- Friendly and supportive team members and management
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Many employee benefits, such as medical care, life insurance etc.
- Full-time regime, labour contract, hybrid working model
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