Rx Demand Planning Lead — Forecasting & S&OP Excellence

Dubizzle Limited; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in the UK is seeking a Demand Planning Process Owner to lead their demand planning processes for prescription medications. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure demand expectations align with capacity, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills within a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in demand planning software like SAP or JD Edwards. This position offers significant growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand forecasting and planning within pharmaceutical or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of S&OP methodologies.
• Capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze large data sets for demand planning insights.
• Familiarity with demand planning software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning processes to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and marketing teams.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Enhance the accuracy of forecasts.
• Oversee demand planning function for prescription medications.

Skills

Analytical skills in demand forecasting

Process improvement leadership

Communication and presentation

Demand planning software proficiency

Data analysis capabilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Detail-oriented mindset

Flexibility and responsiveness

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Logility

Power BI

Job description

A healthcare company in the UK is seeking a Demand Planning Process Owner to lead their demand planning processes for prescription medications. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure demand expectations align with capacity, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills within a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in demand planning software like SAP or JD Edwards. This position offers significant growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.