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Regional Scope: Outside the U.S. (EMEA and APAC), excluding Latin America.
The Senior Demand Planner position is responsible for all forecasting activities to create an accurate demand forecast with the outcome being a forecast which incorporates current and accurate market information, ensuring the company can correctly predict customer demand and provide the supply chain with the appropriate information to plan how to meet that customer demand. The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for providing a collaborative demand signal that will drive manufacturing, distribution, and inventory. This role leads, runs, and manages the Sales & Operations Planning process through close collaboration with cross-functional teams. They own and drive consensus and manage the Executive SIOP in their respective geography and are key contributors to the global SIOP process.
The demand Planner coordinates and drives the Demand Processes in partnership with the Demand Manager, commercial leads, and Finance partners for the region. It plays a critical role in ensuring long-term visibility and alignment on requirements for the region aligning business strategy high-quality rolling demand and financial commitments.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Leads DP Process for a given portfolio.
Partner with the sales organization and marketing to gather and challenge market Intelligence to create a high-quality demand forecast.
Lead demand planning calls to collect and understand forecast signals from the market.
Prepare recommendations for forecast and challenge the commercial forecast numbers.
Work closely with the finance community to align SOP and financial forecasts by identifying gaps, opportunities, assumptions.
Prepare data needed for the SOP regional demand reviews with a focus on risk and opportunities and possible trade of decision in case gap between demand and supply plan.
Input data into the forecasting system in line with demand management guidelines and regional calendar.
Analyze the past sales trends to generate a proper statistical forecast.
Identify process gaps and implement solutions to enhance results.
Lead in projects that aim to improve demand planning performance and processes (System changes / Process changes).
Qualifications
Bachelorâs or masterâs Degree in business or other technical discipline.
Between 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or logistics.
Experience with forecasting methodology and supply chain concepts combined with an understanding of their inter-relationship in finance and operations.
Deep understanding of MTO/MTI production strategy and the way forecast should be built for them
Proficient with Microsoft Office package tools, and expert in Excel.
Knowledge of MS Rapid Response or any other planning software.
Strong analytical and process improvement skills.
Soft skills required
Disciplined and independent in executing tasks, but also a strong team player.
Able to reach consensus and influence others.
Driven to deliver high-quality service.
Analysis and problem-solving skills, such as the ability to question, accurately identify a need, and present an effective solution.
Comfortable dealing in an environment with ambiguity.
Fluent English is a must.
What we offer:
Permanent contract after 3-monthsâ probation time
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)
Employee referral program
Annual Award related to Baxterâs Global Cultural Values
Lifelong learning opportunity: Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level
Friendly atmosphere.
Hybrid working model ( 3 days on Site)
Attractive office location, next to the PKP PowiĹle station.
PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.
Working for a global pharma/med tech leader.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is 176 000,00 PLN annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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