Demand Planner
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Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: Bogota Colombia
Relocation Support: This role is based in Bogota Colombia. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
As the Demand Planner you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning of an assigned product portfolio helping ensure products are available when needed while meeting targets for service level inventory and forecast accuracy. You will also look for practical ways to automate repetitive planning tasks making day-to-day planning more efficient and reliable.
Working closely with commercial operations manufacturing sites and supply chain teams you will act as a key link between functions. Through Sales and Business Planning processes you will help align plans and priorities support smooth execution across the supply chain and contribute to better planning accuracy supply risk mitigation inventory optimization and continuous improvement of planning tools processes and systems.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supply planning for an assigned product portfolio.
Balance demand supply and inventory to meet service inventory and forecast accuracy targets.
Monitor supply plans and adjust for changes in demand constraints or business priorities.
Collaborate with manufacturing sites and supply chain partners to ensure plan execution.
Identify supply risks early and develop practical mitigation actions.
Track and report performance against service level inventory and planning key performance indicators.
Optimize inventory levels to reduce excess stock and potential write-offs. Support Sales and Business Planning processes with high-quality timely inputs.
Drive continuous improvement through better planning processes tools and automation.
Escalate critical supply risks and ensure an action plan with an owner and due date complying with policies and GxP quality requirements where applicable.
Essential Requirements
Bachelors degree in supply chain management engineering business or a related field.
Two to five years of experience in supply chain planning and/or analytics roles.
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
Experience in supply planning demand and supply alignment and inventory management.
Knowledge of Sales and Business Planning processes and cross-functional planning environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
Intermediate or advanced English level proficiency
Desirable Requirements
Experience in Regulated Business process or environments.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Data Analytics and Digital gmp knowledge HSE Knowledge Inventory Management Logistics and Transportation Management Master Data Operational Excellence Order Management Resilience and Risk Management Sap Erp supply chain management Supply Planning Warehouse ManagementAbout Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
