Job Description Summary
As the Sr. Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in orchestrating the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process within your defined region. Your responsibilities include driving the Regional Unconstrained Demand Plan, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Finance, and Product), and advocating for the voice of the customer in Supply Chain decisions. You will lead the Demand Plan sign-off process with the Regional General Manager.
Your deep understanding of the business landscape and partnership with stakeholders will allow you to identify challenges, both internal and external, and proactively anticipate impacts on sales and supply. Your leadership will extend to establishing economic solutions and providing strategic recommendations to management. Staying on top of industry trends will be essential to inform your work.
Our Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business is the number one global supplier of contrast media and molecular imaging agents used to enhance medical imaging exams. Used throughout all major disease area diagnostic and treatment pathways, PDx products support three patients every second around the world.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Forecasting
* Deliver a signed-off Unconstrained Regional Demand Plan for the upcoming 8 quarters.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to align assumptions and define actionable steps to bridge any gaps.
* Continuously enhance forecasting parameters, master data, and models.
* Develop robust analytics and ensure clear communication to facilitate decision-making.
Sales And Operations Planning (S&OP)
* Sustain the quality and consistency of regional S&OP meetings.
* Contribute insights to the regional and Global S&OP process.
* Support the execution of central programs and strategic decisions derived from Global S&OP discussions.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support S&OE process and business objectives.
Performance Measurement
* Monitor and analyze key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, bias, order lead time adherence, run rates and OTIF.
* Translate insights into actionable steps.
* Report forecast changes and their drivers.
* Support execution of demand and supply chain decision making in the short term.
Life Cycle Management
* Plan the introduction of new products and manage discontinuations.
Process Improvement
* Lead initiatives to enhance our planning capabilities and strengthen demand signals.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive demand planning improvements.
* Educate key partners on forecasting process and market volatility to influence behaviors.
Your role as the Sr. Demand Planner is essential in optimizing supply chain performance, delivering business results, and meeting our customer needs.
Required Qualifications
* Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Demand Planning)
Desired Characteristics
* Excellent analytical skills and excel proficiency.
* Strong communication and influencing skills.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and lead in a high-pressure environment.
* Familiarity with supply chain management concepts.
* Working knowledge of planning processes and systems.
* While not essential, experience in healthcare would be beneficial.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, g ender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Behaviors
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Total Rewards
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
**Additional Information*
*Relocation Assistance Provided:
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