Global Demand Planner

ConvaTec Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical solutions company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Demand Planner. This role involves managing the demand planning process across various business units, including developing forecasting tools and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in demand planning, proficiency in SAP, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working structure in Deeside or London.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Demand Planning/S&OP leadership at market or regional level.
• Experience with SAP and IBP modules.
• Global experience, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the commercial organization to align demand with business plans.
• Manage inventory levels and drive market-level S&OP processes.
• Develop and maintain forecasting tools and performance metrics.

Skills

Demand Planning/S&OP leadership

SAP and IBP modules

Global experience in healthcare

Microsoft Excel expertise

Critical thinking

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organized and proactive

Ability to work on tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in demand planning, supply chain, or operations management

APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP)

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP4HANA

Job description

Job Title

Global Demand Planner

Company

Convatec

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com.

About the role

This position sits within Convatec’s Global Quality and Operations function, specifically in the Global Supply Chain team, which encompasses demand and supply planning, logistics, and customer service. The role is responsible for managing the demand planning process for designated business units, geographies, and product portfolios, covering short-, medium-, and long-term planning horizons.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the commercial organization to align demand with business plans and targets.
• Translate market requirements into actionable demand signals.
• Manage inventory levels and drive market-level S&OP processes.
• Build trusting relationships with stakeholders and anticipate future needs.
• Develop and maintain forecasting tools and performance metrics.
• Serve as the primary Supply Chain point of contact for designated markets.
• Monitor and publish performance metrics and reports, including business-unit dashboards.
• Own inventory strategy, ensuring rightsizing and efficiency of finished- goods inventory.
• Review excess inventory and obsolescence and collaborate with commercial and financial teams.
• Identify areas for improved service and inventory efficiency and adjust SAP parameters.
• Manage product portfolio, coordinate new launches and end-of-life activities, ensuring system alignment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects, cost-saving initiatives, and backup other planners when required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven background in Demand Planning/S&OP leadership at market or regional level.
• Experience with SAP and IBP modules (transactions and reports).
• Global experience, preferably in healthcare (Medical Device or Pharma).
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Critical thinking and process orientation.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently on complex issues.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and prioritize.

Qualifications / Education

• Bachelor’s degree minimum (preferably in demand planning, supply chain, or operations management).
• Experience in SAP IBP is a must; experience in SAP4HANA highly preferred.
• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) highly preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 15% travel; international travel possible; majority of trips include overnight travel.

Working Conditions

• Based in Deeside or London with a hybrid working structure.

Special Factors

• Requires coordination across multiple global functions and time zones.
• Standard hours Monday-Friday; flexibility may be required on weekends.

Equal Opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.