Demand Planning Specialist EP

Position Summary

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The Demand Planning Specialist EP supports demand planning and IBP activities for Electrophysiology productsfor ROA (NAand ANZ). Based in Pune this role focuses on developing andmaintainingaccuratestatistical and consensus forecasts performing demand analysis and supporting launch readiness and supply decisions. The Specialist works closely with Commercial (sales distributor services clinical affairs) Supply Planning Distribution and Finance to ensure product availability reduce forecast variance and enable regional IBP processes.

The roles scope of responsibilities include:

• Prepare and maintain statistical forecastsand baseline demand models for EP consumables and disposables.

• Consolidatecommercial inputs (sales orders distributor forecasts procedure schedules promotions tenders) into the consensus demand plan.

• Support IBP / S&OP cadences: prepare demand pack inputs run demand variance analysis document assumptions and actions and follow up on open items.

• Perform root-cause analysis of forecast exceptions and demand variability; propose corrective actions to improve accuracy and reduce bias.

• Generate regular and ad-hoc reporting (forecast vs. actual MAPE/bias inventory impact service risk) and present insights to local and regional stakeholders.

• Support launch planning: build demand scenariosvalidatelaunch volumes with commercial leads and coordinate with supply for staging and allocation.

• Maintain and improve data quality across planning systems; support data integration fromdistributorand hospital sources.

• Implement and automate routine planning tasks and reports using tools such as Excel Power BI or scripting where applicable.

• Collaborate with planners across markets to share best practices and standardize planning processes.

• Ensure planning activitiescomply withregulatory and quality requirements.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

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Approximate Percentage of Time

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities

55%

• Forecast generationmaintenanceand variance analysis

20%

• IBP / S&OP support and stakeholder coordination

10%

• Reporting automation and analytics

10%

• Launch planning and scenario analysis

5%

• Data quality and system maintenance

100%

• Total

Qualifications

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Required Minimum Education:Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering StatisticsEconomicsor relatedfield.OtherN/A

Required Years of Related Experience:Min2yearsOtherN/A

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities(Uncompromised requirements for the role):

(Include any required computer skills certifications licenses languages etc.)

• Experience in demand planning supply chainplanningor forecasting experience with medical devices surgical consumables or procedure-driven products preferred.

• Hands-on experience with forecasting/statistical tools and strong Excel skills (pivot tables advanced formulas).

• Practical experience with planning systems (SAP IBP Kinaxis OracleDemantraor equivalent) is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

• Good stakeholder management and communication skills; able to interact with commercialsupplyand distributor partners.

• Eligible to live and work in India.

Travel on the Job

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Yes

Percentage Travel:

10%

Type of Travel Required:

Domestic (APAC)

International

People Management Experience:

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No

Required Years of People Management Experience:

NA

Preferred Qualifications

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PreferredMinimum Education:BachelorsorEquivalentOtherN/A

Preferred Area of Study:BS/BA in an applicable field of study; advanced degree is preferred MBA a plus

Preferred Related Industry Experience(if applicable):Life SciencesMedTechnologyFMCG

PreferredKnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:

(Include anypreferredcomputer skills certifications licenses languagesetcor abilities that are assets toperformingin the role.)

• Experience inhealthcareFMCGor related categories.

• Exposure toPower BI / Tableau or basic scripting (Python/R) for automation and analytics.

• Prior experience working across multiple markets or with cross-border teams.

Key Working Relationships

Identifythe most important working relationships with people inside and outside the company including customers vendors associations etc. Brieflydescribe the nature of the contacts.

Internal

• EP Planning Lead Senior Manager EP Planning Regional Planning Lead

• Commercial: Country Sales Distributor Services Clinical & Medical Affairs (EP BU)

• Supply: Supply Planning Distribution Quality & Regulatory

• Finance: Country/Cluster Finance FP&A

External

• Distributors and 3PL partners in India and SEA

• Hospital procurement and EP lab clinical champions

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Direct/IndirectReports:

• NA

Decision Making Authority -Check allappropriate decision-makingauthoritylevelfor this position.

Makes hiring recommendations

Makes hiring decisions

Trains employees

Plans work of others

Reviews work quality and quantity of others

Conducts performance reviews

Determinesresource allocation

Makes pay and promotional recommendations

Makes pay and promotional decisions

Resolves employee grievances

Makes termination recommendations

Makes termination decisions

Recommends budget amounts

Makes budget decisions