Demand Planner
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Posted on:
09-10-2025
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Job Summary
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanityAt Illumina we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person in every role has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people inspiring leaders and world changing projects you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Job Description
As a member of the global demand planning team the Demand Planner will leverage statistical forecasting models as well as interact with finance product management and sales leaders to generate a statistical baseline forecast every month in the S&OP cycle
Responsibilities
- Leverage the SAP IBP demand-planning system to create and maintain a best fit statistical forecast. This includes maintenance of SKU segmentation outlier correction and a detailed understanding of statistical models.
- Interact with sales marketing and finance to understand and interpret the potential impact that market trends and demand drivers can have on demand to adjust.
- Communicate the baseline statistical demand plan along with any scenarios regarding potential upside opportunity and downside risk to supply chain and operations partners.
- Partner with the demand planning organizational person to ensure demand scenario strategies are aligned.
- Develop monitor and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations while driving continuous improvement.
- Measure analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs) Such as forecast value add (FVA)
- Prepare data visualizations and presentations to support the monthly Demand Review meetings and participate in other S&OP meetings throughout the cycle.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience with a bachelors degree within Operations Logistics Business Administration Supply Chain or Life Science disciplines
- Extensive Experience with statistical forecasting analysis and systems.
- Experience of various statistical forecast models (e.g. Holt-Winters Exponential Smoothing XG-Boost Gradient boosting Cronston Models)
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure and perform data analysis. (Monte Carlo simulations etc)
- Ability to distil complex issues into simple effective messages for management.
- Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong project management skills.
Effective verbal written and presentation skills.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Math
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- MRP
