Global Demand Planning
Burlington, MA (On-site)
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Demand Planner to join our team and manage a strategically important portfolio within Process Solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for driving an integrated planning process that encompasses analytics, collaboration, and active decision-making regarding forecasts and market trends. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the accuracy of demand forecasts and aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using advanced analytical techniques and tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to gather insights and align on demand planning strategies.
- Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and historical data to inform demand planning decisions.
- Actively participate in the Integrated Business Management (IBM) process, ensuring alignment between demand and supply plans.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to present forecasts, assumptions, and recommendations.
- Monitor and analyze forecast performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Lead decision-making processes regarding inventory levels, production schedules, and supply chain strategies to meet customer demand.
- Foster a culture of execution and accountability within the planning team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Education can be substituted for 10+ years experience in Planning discipline
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
- Demonstrated decision-making skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Demonstrated experience with demand planning software and analytics tools.
- Strong sense of execution and ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated project/change management experience.
- Ambition for growth to lead projects and teams.
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
MilliporeSigma
Together with our colleagues, customers and stakeholders, we impact life and health with science. Before researchers can make scientific breakthroughs, they must have access to state-of-the-art tools, services and expertise to perform experiments and engineer new products. That’s where we come in. We offer one of the broadest portfolios in the industry for scientists, best-in-class products for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, and a fully integrated service organization to support CDMO and contract testing across traditional and novel modalities. Our vision is a world where our innovative products, services and digital offerings help create solutions for people globally and a sustainable future for generations to come.The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is a global science and technology company with around 60,000 employees in more than 66 countries. Intended only for US/CA visitors.
