Manager, Sales & Operations Planning

Are you passionate about connecting commercial ambitions with supply chain execution Do you thrive whenfacilitatingcross-functional processes driving business decisions through data and building alignment across global stakeholders

If so now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma asManager Sales & Operations Planning.

Ascendis Pharmais a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients lives. Guided by our core values of Patients Science and Passion we are applying our innovativeTransCon technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies thatdemonstratebest-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup Denmark research facilities in Heidelberg Germany andadditionaloffices across Europe and the United States we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development ofTransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We arelooking fora passionateManager Sales & OperationsPlanningto join our growingorganization. As a key member ofS&OP and Systemsteamyou will playa central roleinfacilitatingand continuously improving our global planning processes ensuring alignment between demand supply inventory and financialobjectivesacross our rapidly growing business.

You will work closely withcolleagues in the teamensuringrobust process ownership effective knowledge sharing and business continuity across our most critical planning processes. Together you will facilitate Ascendis Pharmas quarterly S&OP process and monthly S&OE process while partnering with stakeholders across Commercial Finance and Global Supply Chain.

A keycomponentof the role is working withMaestro Ascendis Pharmas strategic planning platform where supply and demand scenarios are modelled evaluated and translated into business recommendations. Through scenario planning and simulation you will help assess inventory risks supply constraints capacity requirements and long-term business opportunities supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.

You will be joining theSales & Operations Planning & Systemsteam and report directly toSenior Director Sales & Operations Planning & Systems based in Hellerup position is based inHellerup Denmark.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Facilitate and continuously improveourquarterly global S&OP process

• Drive and coordinate the monthly S&OE process to improve forecast accuracy inventory performance and short-term supply reliability

• Conduct demand and supply scenario simulations in Maestro to support strategic and tactical decision-making related to inventory capacity supply risks and future growth.

• Develop planning analyses KPI reporting executive presentations and decision materials supporting management andleadershipdecision-making.

• Drive continuous improvements within planning processes analytics reporting capabilities and planning systems to support operational excellence across the Supply Chain organization.

Qualifications and Skills

You hold a relevant academic degree preferably aMasters degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration Economics or a related field and have experience within Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning Supply Planning S&OP Integrated Business Planning or Supply Chain Excellence.

Furthermore you have:

• Experiencefacilitatingcross-functional planning processes such as S&OP S&OE IBP Demand Planning or Supply Planning.

• Strong analytical skills and a passion for translating data into business insights and recommendations.

• Experience working with planning systems ERP solutions and analytical tools such as Power BI and Excel.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build alignment across Commercial Finance and Supply Chain functions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex topics to senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

It will be considered a significant advantage if you have experience withMaestro(Kinaxis)or similar advanced planning platforms such as SAP IBP OMP Blue Yonder o9 Anaplan or equivalent strategic planning solutions.

Experience with scenario-based planning inventory optimization supply and demand balancing and long-term capacity planning is highly desirable as these activities form a core part of the role and support the decision-making process within Ascendis Pharma

Key Competencies

You area strong teamplayer analytical and have a can-do attitude.

Youpossessan entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in an informal open environment where innovation and change are key.

To succeed in this role we also expect you to be:

• A strong facilitator who can build alignment across multiple functions and stakeholders.

• Proactive structured and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Curious and improvement-oriented with a passion for developing processes and finding smarter ways of working.

Why Join Ascendis Pharma

This is a unique opportunity to become one of the key drivers of Ascendis Pharmas global planning processes. You will gain broad exposure across the organization work directly with senior stakeholders and playan important rolein supporting future product launches supply chain strategy and business growth.

At the same time you will work with modern planning practices and advanced scenario modelling in Maestro helping shape how Ascendis Pharma makes critical supply and demand decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.

Travel:Approximately5-10daysper year.

Office:Ascendis Pharma A/S Tuborg Boulevard 12 2900 Hellerup Denmark.

Apply now

Theapplicationdeadline is August 9. We encourage you to apply before the deadline as we plan to conduct interviews throughout August.

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For more details about the position or the company please contact:MichaelKassebeerSenior Director Sales & Operations Planning & Systemsby e-mail

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website at.

Applications must besubmittedin English and will be treated confidentially.

As the summer holiday period approaches you may experience a longer response time than usual. We truly appreciate your patience and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to reviewing your application as soon as possible.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

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Manager