Senior Demand Planner
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Job Location:
North Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position is based in our Abbott Park IL location (3 days onsite/2 days remote 100% remote option is not available).
The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for analyzing demand patterns assessing forecast trends interpreting and actioning key performance indicators and adjusting statistical forecasting model parameters to generate a rolling 28 months forecast. The Senior Demand Planner monitors forecast error and bias and ensures that statistical forecasting models are updated in a timely manner based on the aligned strategy between commercial finance and operations teams. The Senior Demand Planner supports the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and is responsible for understanding and communicating how different statistical forecast models and model parameters affect demand variability.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze demand assess forecast trends and evaluate forecast error and bias at the Demand Forecasting Unit (DFU) level leveraging historical data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide robust statistical forecasting models and supply chain demand recommendations to affiliate finance teams ensuring actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by aligning forecast inputs facilitating planning cycles and contributing to integrated business objectives.
- Develop and document drivers for any Demand Forecasting Unit exceeding established targets maintaining clear records and transparency on forecast variances.
- Collaborate with Finance Marketing Supply Chain Brand Teams and Operations to ensure forecasts are aligned with market trends and approved product strategies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across S&OP Demand Management and Statistical Forecasting processes benchmarking methodologies and facilitating process enhancements.
- Support product lifecycle management by adapting forecasting approaches for product launches and discontinuations integrating lifecycle intelligence into future projections.
- Participate in demand review meetings and maintain thorough documentation of forecast changes to ensure traceability accountability and a culture of ownership.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree required in preferred fields such as Business Administration Supply Chain Management Engineering or Science.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Operations Supply Chain Management and or Financial Management.
- Experienced with formal Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and system experience across SAP JDA (Blue Yonder) PowerBI and QlikSense.
- Proven experience in fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries.
- Excellent organizational written and oral communication skills are required.
- Proven ability to possess strong problem solving negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Results & process oriented focusing on process improvements to drive higher levels of performance.
- Significant cross-functional leadership capabilities ability to lead collaborate and influence without authority; uses informal structure dynamics and culture to get things done.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills are required.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
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
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
