Demand Planner
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 8 April 2026
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* Forecasting & Analysis – Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models, historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy
* S&OP Collaboration – Participate in monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to formalise forecasts and align supply with business priorities
* Supply & Risk Management – Identify supply gaps, forecast risks, and opportunities within the portfolio, working with Supply Leads to mitigate potential disruptions
* KPI Reporting & Continuous Improvement – Analyse forecast errors, assess impact, perform recalculations, and implement continuous improvement techniques to enhance forecast performance and inventory optimisation
* Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills to support informed decision-making and optimise information flow
Candidate Profile:
* 2+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
* Familiarity with S&OP processes and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
* Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail
Demand Planning | Forecasting | Supply Chain | Inventory Optimisation | S&OP | ERP | SAP | Oracle | Pharmaceutical | Healthcare | KPI Reporting | Continuous Improvement | Data Analysis | Stakeholder Management | Patient Access
* Forecasting & Analysis – Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models, historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy
* S&OP Collaboration – Participate in monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to formalise forecasts and align supply with business priorities
* Supply & Risk Management – Identify supply gaps, forecast risks, and opportunities within the portfolio, working with Supply Leads to mitigate potential disruptions
* KPI Reporting & Continuous Improvement – Analyse forecast errors, assess impact, perform recalculations, and implement continuous improvement techniques to enhance forecast performance and inventory optimisation
* Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills to support informed decision-making and optimise information flow
Candidate Profile:
* 2+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
* Familiarity with S&OP processes and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
* Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail
Demand Planning | Forecasting | Supply Chain | Inventory Optimisation | S&OP | ERP | SAP | Oracle | Pharmaceutical | Healthcare | KPI Reporting | Continuous Improvement | Data Analysis | Stakeholder Management | Patient Access