Supply Chain Manager, Demand Planning

AbbVie North Dublin are hiring a Demand Planning Manager to join their team.

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for analysing demand patterns, assessing forecast trends, interpreting and actioning key performance indicators , and adjusting statistical forecasting model parameters to generate a rolling 28 month forecast. The Demand Planning Manager monitors forecast error and bias and ensures that statistical forecasting models are updated in a timely manner based on the aligned strategy between commercial, finance, and operations teams. The Demand Planning Manager supports the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and is responsible for understanding and communicating how different statistical forecast models and model parameters affect demand variability. In addition to core demand planning activities, the Demand Planning Manager actively leads process improvement initiatives as it relates to statistical forecasting and broader demand planning activities and acts as the Supply Chain Demand Planning lead in ensuring strategic alignment between Operations and Commercial organisations.  

Responsibilities:

• Analyse demands, assess forecast trends, and evaluate forecast error and bias at a Demand Forecasting Unit (DFU) level.
• Provide statistical forecasting models and or Supply Chain demand recommendations to affiliate finance.
• Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Develop and maintain comments/drivers for any Demand Forecasting Unit (DFU) exceeding established targets.
• Liaise with  Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Brand Teams, and Operations to align statistical forecasts with trends and approved product strategy. Drive continuous improvement for S&OP, Demand Management, and Statistical Forecasting Processes.
• Manage a team of 1-2 demand planners as required. Coach, motivate, and inspire direct reports through focus on development and continuous improvement.
• Act as the Supply Chain Demand Management lead for the assigned  Therapeutic Area by representing demand topics in various demand review forums as required (affiliate, regional, global). 
• Influence others and act as a credible and respected role model among peers for onboarding/training of new employees. Train and coach stakeholders as required to align with approved best practices.
• Support Product Life Cycle Management strategies as it relates to future forecasts
• Participate in  demand review meetings. Document changes to demand forecasts to ensure traceability and accountability.