Demand Analyst

<h2><b>Job Description:</b></h2><p>At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring &#43; You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.</p><p>Our Technical Operations (TechOps) division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety at all times. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant.</p><p></p><p><b>Ferring&#43;You </b></p><p></p><p>You will join the Supply Chain Performance &amp; Analytics team. This team reports directly to Supply Network Operations (SNO), in charge of overseeing the production and supply of products across the world. The Demand Analyst will have close collaboration with other functions in SNO, as well as other functions within Ferring.</p><p></p><p><b>Your day at Ferring</b></p><ul><li>Supporting the activities of the SNO Regional Heads and Value Stream Leaders to drive the Demand Planning process with data, insights and recommendations.</li><li>Ensuring that the Demand Data generated by the markets using the Demand Planning tool is on time, complete, available for local, regional and global teams and accurately reflecting market intelligence.</li><li>Working on improvement activities including use of statistical forecasts, forecast accuracy and bias improvement.</li><li>Participating not only in demand activities, but also in other data related activities within SNO.</li></ul><p>This position is a great opportunity to work in an international environment within the Global Supply Network Operations team.</p><p></p><p><b>Behind our innovation…There’s you</b></p><ul><li>A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Science, Statistics, or Engineering. An advanced degree and or APICS qualification is preferred</li><li>Understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts is a must</li><li>Experience in Demand Planning is preferred</li><li>Experience in working with Kinaxis, SAP or other Demand Planning tool</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>SQL, Python and/or PBI knowledge would be a bonus</li><li>Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills with attention to details</li><li>“Hands on” approach to problem-solving</li><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Good communication skills in writing as well as verbal</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Note:</b> For graduate candidates: experience in all aspects is not mandatory if fluent English, numerical/data skills and learning agility can be demonstrated. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you will play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.</p><p></p><p><b>People come first at Ferring</b></p><ul><li>Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love</li><li>Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring</li><li>Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents</li><li>Extended support on family building journey</li></ul><p></p><p>Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring &#43; You.</p><p></p><p><b>Behind our purpose… There’s you</b></p><p>If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!</p><p>We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.</p><p></p><p><b>Note to agencies:</b><i> This search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.</i></p><p></p><h2><b>Location:</b></h2>Ferring Service Center Portugal