Global Demand Planning Lead
Joulé · Lakewood, CO · 1 wk ago
Management$101k–$134k/yrContract
About the role
The Global Manufacturer of Medical Equipment and Products is seeking a Demand Planning Lead to oversee the Regional Demand Planning process, align with Global Supply Planning, Finance, and Commercial Teams, and support process and system improvements.Responsibilities
- Oversee the Regional Demand Planning process, ensuring alignment with Global Supply Planning, Finance, and Commercial Teams.
- Prepare and facilitate Demand Planning forums, including Country/Regional Demand Reviews and S&OP Roll Up reviews.
- Maintain Demand Planning governance, calendar, standards, and decision frameworks.
- Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and executive materials, summarizing key insights from the Demand Planning cycle.
- Track and drive closure of executive decisions and actions.
- Ensure demand plans are transmitted correctly to Supply Planning according to the agreed timeline.
- Possess strong knowledge of S&OP, advanced analytics, planning systems, and executive communication skills.
- Support process and system improvements, standardization, and coach regional planners on demand planning best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years’ experience with S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or Integrated Business Planning.
- Heavily required experience in APAC and LATAM markets.
- Proficiency with Gains (Intuitive planning tool), Power BI, and S4HANA / SAP is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of S&OP, advanced analytics, planning systems, and executive communication skills.
- Experience working proactively in a global environment with strong linkages at many organizational levels.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years’ experience with S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or Integrated Business Planning.
- Heavily required experience in APAC and LATAM markets.
- Proficiency with Gains (Intuitive planning tool), Power BI, and S4HANA / SAP is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of S&OP, advanced analytics, planning systems, and executive communication skills.
- Experience working proactively in a global environment with strong linkages at many organizational levels.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Skills
- Advanced analytics and planning systems proficiency.
- Executive communication skills.
- Experience with Gains (Intuitive planning tool).
- Proficiency with Power BI.
- Knowledge of S4HANA / SAP.
- Experience with S&OP processes.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.