Demand Planner

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As the Demand Planner is a key driver in generating and managing accurate customer demand signals in Sanofi planning tools (Kinaxis). </p><p></p><p>This position ensures the alignment of Business Units (BUs) and markets with Manufacturing and Supply (M&amp;S) through collaboration with stakeholders at the market such as Commercial BUs, Regulatory, Finance and local Supply Chain (Demand Managers, Logistics and Customer Fulfillment/Engagement).  </p><p></p><p><b>Key Accountabilities </b><br />In close collaboration with key stakeholders, mainly the Demand Managers, BUs and upstream M&amp;S planners: </p><ul><li>Gather past and future demand factors (e.g., tenders, competition, market share, price changes, new/discontinued products, short shelf-life impacts, out-of-stock situations, S&amp;OE impacts, promotion plans, sales history cleansing) from Business Units (BUs) and forecast/model their impacts on demand in planning tools </li><li> Integrate statistical forecasting with local market knowledge to enrich demand planning, accounting for deviations from statistical models, ensuring that statistical forecasts are only adjusted when we expect the accuracy increase </li><li> Ensure a strong focus on accurate master data in planning and ERP tools and proper use of demand planning parameters, such as code switches, disaggregation rules, phase in/out, sales attributes etc. </li><li>Analyze and question assumptions, consolidate sales forecasts from various markets, and ensure the coherence of the final plan. </li><li>Capture active and inactive opportunities in planning tools to enable scenario planning, including supply constraints. </li><li>Review significant deviations from forecast, budget, market trends, ensuring global data consistency. </li><li>Participate in the Sales &amp; Operations Execution (S&amp;OE) by delivering root cause analysis of demand plan changes in the short-term horizon, and sharing supply risks received from GBU Supply Chain teams upstream. </li><li>Work towards continuously improving the objective of forecast accuracy to maximize OTIF to the client. </li><li>Analyze and track products at risk of destruction due to short shelf-life or lack of demand, and engage relevant stakeholders to set up and execute action plans </li><li>Conduct a Monthly Root Cause Analysis review of forecast deviations, Out-of-Stocks products to identify and implement actions to improve. </li><li>Periodically check data consistency in planning tools and data. </li><li>Work in coordination with Product Planners to ensure an effective communication of demand shifts to enable agile changes in the supply plan. </li><li>Participate in all the committees where decisions are taken about new products, new adoptions, discontinuations, stock at risk due to short shelf-life etc. .. ensuring a good understanding of volumes, formats and dates. Update the Demand plan accordingly in Planning tools. </li><li>Support the preparation and presentation of demand plans in IBP meetings. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>About you </b></p><p><b>Skills/Expertise/Experience </b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and min 1 year of experience in demand planning </li><li>Fluent English communication and writing skills </li><li>Additional preferred language requirements: Thai, Korean, Vietnamese </li></ul><p> <br /><b>Preferred Skills/Expertise/Experience </b></p><ul><li>Knowledge of pharmaceutical primary and secondary manufacturing processes preferred </li><li>Understanding of basic manufacturing processes and ability to apply to supply chain management and specifically in demand planning </li><li>Basic knowledge of regulatory processes and requirements an advantage </li><li>Skilled in scenario planning, risk / benefit analysis, contingency planning and problem solving </li><li> Strong willingness to drive change as well as good internal marketing and communication skills </li><li>Excellent systems (SAP and Kinaxis an advantage) skills and basic understanding of financial function </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Competency Requirements </b></p><ul><li>A high level of accountability and attention to details required </li><li>Demonstrated high standards of integrity, professionalism, and commitment  </li><li>Good team facilitation and relationship building skills </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why choose us?</b></p><ul><li>Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused</li><li>Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Pursue <i>progress</i>, discover <i>extraordinary</i></h1><p>Better is out there. 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