Demand Planner

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia iNova Pharmaceuticals Full time

**Demand Planner**

**About iNova**

iNova is a different kind of health company. We are leading the way to better health by delivering innovative, patient-centric products that improve the lives of people around the world. Our diverse portfolio of iconic, market-leading consumer health brands and prescription medicines are backed by science and distributed in over 75 markets across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Europe. Experience the iNova difference today.

We offer an award-winning culture and industry-leading benefits that are real, meaningful and reflect the realities of the modern and diverse lifestyles of our employees including:

- Real flexibility including hybrid and flexible working and 4 days additional leave.
- Health and wellness initiatives to support employees physical, mental and social health.
- Investment and focus on continuous learning and development for all employees.
- Modern and central office environment with outcomes-based, agile ways of working.
- A thriving rewards and recognition program.

Be part of a passionate team, focused on delivering innovative healthcare solutions that improve the lives of people around the world

**The Opportunity**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Demand Planner to join our ANZ Supply Chain team on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting to the Sales & Operational Planning Manager, the primary purpose of this position is to
- Key accountabilities include:_

**1. Demand Planning / Forecasting**
- Accurately manage the demand planning and forecasting process, over a 36-month horizon, for select categories, channels / customers & brands
- Ensure plans are updated and circulated each month in time for Monthly Demand Review process
- Maintain and update demand history, to create an historical record that can be used to produce accurate statistical forecasts
- Maintain monthly forecast accuracy reporting, including key error root cause analysis
- To measure Bias and MAPE.

**2. Demand Reviews**
- Develop account and brand specific forecasts to facilitate monthly demand review meetings, with sales & marketing involvement, each S&OP cycle. Use a collaborative approach to ensure current and accurate information is captured and agreed upon in these consensus reviews
- Monthly demand review conducted by SKU exception
- MAPE and bias reporting for each product family
- Drive the improvement of demand forecast accuracy by determining the appropriate algorithm for statistical forecasts
- Review sales trends, understand demand drivers, provide input into forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
- Monitor forecasts vs demand and sales quantities. Identify material exceptions and provide recommendations on changes to forecasts. Understand root causes of forecast variances and focus on areas for improvement
- Ensure promotional activity is included in forecasts with agreed timelines
- Provide input on demand review process improvement

**3. Data Management**
- Provide input into elements of the S&OP data in decks to facilitate the meetings through the S&OP cycle; ensure timeliness of input and accuracy of data to decks

**4. Reporting**
- To generate ad hoc reports and undertake data analysis to support business unit decision making
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of reports supplied / requested

**5. Additional Responsibilities**
- Proactively create process documentation and assessment of business and process improvements
- Identify, develop and implement best practice policies, procedures and systems for inventory management, planning and various components of the S&OP process
- Ensure documentation flowed and any necessary changes are updated and signed off
- Project support or participation in transformational projects relating to Supply Chain, including new product launches, changes to existing activities and the integration of new business activities

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will possess demand planner experience in pharmaceuticals, consumer health care or FMCG and previous exercise in a similar role will also be considered.
- Other key requirements for this role include:_
- Tertiary qualification in a Supply Chain, Operations or Business related discipline
- At least 3 years’ experience in demand planning & forecasting processes
- SAP IBP planning tool experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with SAP ECC desirable
- Good understanding of Supply Chain in FMCG and healthcare environments
- Exposure to S&OP culture
- Self-starter attitude
- Communication - must have the ability to communicate widely within and outside the business
- Analytical Skills - must have the ability to analyse and interpret data and make recommendations
- Negotiation Skills - must have the ability to negotiate well with internal and external customers
- Have the ability to meet deadlines, prioritise and attention to detail

**Diversity and Inclusion**
iNova is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to

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