Senior Demand Planner
Senior Demand Planner
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$ 92000 - 120000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
QuidelOrtho is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to work at our office in Raritan NJ or San Diego CA. The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting planning and/or maintaining US consumables finished goods in order to ensure high levels of customer availability while optimizing inventory levels and finished goods scrap. The Senior Demand Planner works in close collaboration with regional marketing sales and finance teams to ensure appropriate forecasts are generated in accordance with QuidelOrthos monthly S&OP process and business decisions are driven and appropriately communicated throughout the organization. The Planner will interact with manufacturing and external vendors regional marketing teams global planners customer service and logistics teams to procure supply and develop inventory stocking strategies to maximize availability and minimize inventory investment. Individual provides ad-hoc analysis of supply performance demand and inventory and provides recommendations to management. Continuously analyze the forecast review forecasted quantities at consolidated level check for imbalances and monitor alerts. Help articulate business exposure and communicate demand uncertainties and risks and develop alternative options. Collaborate on demand planning system upgrade initiatives/projects with 3rd party or project teams
The Responsibilities
Lead the demand planning and forecasting activities for assigned categories channels or regions.
Analyze historical sales data market trends promotional plans and new product introductions to build accurate demand forecasts at multiple levels (SKU customer brand).
Facilitate monthly demand reviews with cross-functional teams as part of the S&OP process.
Develop and present forecast insights risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to understand customer behaviors and drive consensus forecasts.
Monitor forecast performance (e.g. forecast accuracy bias) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Supply Planning to align supply strategies to demand signals and optimize service levels.
Drive process improvements by identifying automation and system enhancements (e.g. forecasting tools ERP upgrades).
Support inventory management goals working closely with Supply Chain and Finance to balance service cash and cost.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners as needed.
10% domestic travel
The Individual
Required
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance Statistics or a related field. (Masters degree or APICS/IBF certification is a plus.)
5 years of experience in demand planning forecasting or supply chain roles within consumer goods retail manufacturing or related industries.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g. SAP IBP Oracle Demantra Kinaxis Blue Yonder) and Excel/Power BI.
Experience with S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels.
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
Experience with statistical forecasting models and software.
Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Oracle or similar.
Familiarity with data analytics platforms (Power BI Tableau).
Exposure to working in global matrixed organizations.
The Key Working Relationships
Internal Partners:
NA Commercial Marketing Sales Finance Manufacturing and Operations
External Partners:
3rd party or consulting
The Work Environment
Typical office environment.
The Physical Demands
No strenuous physical activity though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. Occasional travel may be required. Up 10 10% domestic travel.
Salary Transparency
The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $92000.00 - $120000.00. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
