Demand Planning Process Expert
Job Summary
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At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.
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The Demand Planning Process Expert is a member of the pan Baxter Supply Chain Centre of Excellence Team and is accountable for governing standardizing and continuously improving demand planning processes across regions and business units.
This role focuses on process optimization bestpractice adoption and capability building ensuring consistent and effective execution of demand planning processes. Acting as a trusted business partner to Demand Planners the role bridges Demand Planning Network Planning IT and Analytics teams translating business needs into scalable and sustainable process and system solutions.
The position supports both runthebusiness activities and transformational initiatives including system enhancements advanced analytics enablement and organizational capability development.
Key Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on forecast accuracy analysis volatility and bias insights and feedback from DP Subject Matter Experts.
Identify gaps in current demand planning processes and propose process reengineering simplification and automation opportunities.
Act as a global expert for demand planning solutions (e.g. Maestro Hotspot Tableau Power BI) ensuring system and reporting designs align with approved processes and governance.
Translate business needs into clearly defined requirements and user stories for system and reporting enhancements.
Support testing validation and deployment of process and system changes in close partnership with IT and the SC COE or GPS team.
Ensure process adherence and correct system usage across regions through monitoring guidance and corrective actions where needed.
Support cross-functional projects and initiatives.
Capability Building & Knowledge Management
Develop and maintain process documentation playbooks standards and training materials for the Demand Planning community.
Deliver training sessions and support the onboarding of Demand Planners and Demand Planning SMEs.
Promote best practices and consistent behaviors across geographies through the SME network and community forums.
Required Skills:
Functional & Technical
Deep understanding of forecasting concepts including statistical models forecast accuracy bias volatility and product lifecycle management as well as impact of Demand Plan quality on E2E Supply Chain.
Handson experience with planning systems e.g. Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro SAP APO/IBP Blue Yonder strongly preferred.
Proven ability to define govern and continuously improve business processes in a complex global environment.
Experience as a key user process excellence team member or transformation role is a strong advantage.
Exposure to Machine Learning Demand Sensing and Artificial Intelligence applications in planning or similar processes is a strong advantage.
Ability to translate complex business needs into clear structured and actionable process designs.
Behavioral
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and seniority levels.
Highly structured and analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
Clear and confident communicator capable of explaining complex topics in a simple and actionable manner.
Strong continuous improvement mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Education and Experience:
Masters degree in Business Finance Supply Chain Operations or Information Technology.
Strong professional experience in Demand Planning within a global or regional supply chain environment (8 years).
Experience working within SIOP / S&OP / IBP frameworks.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Permanent contract after 3-months
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Medical Care
Life Insurance
Christmas bonus
Co-financing for corrective glasses and lenses
Newborn baby bonus ( one-off benefit )
Employee Stock Purchase Program ESP
PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.
Holiday allowance
Theater tickets at a reduced price
Educational support: fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs) financial certifications (ACCA CIMA).
2 additional days off (conditional)
Employee referral program
Multisport card
Cafeteria-style plan ( 300 PLN net monthly)
Employee referral program
Annual Award related to Baxters Global Cultural Values
Lifelong learning opportunity: Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level
Friendly atmosphere.
Hybrid working model ( 3 days on Site)
Attractive office location next to the PKP Powiśle station.
PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.
Working for a global pharma/med tech leader.
Why Youll Love This Role
Youll work at the intersection of business data and strategy with high visibility across the organization.
Youll collaborate with teams across multiple countries and cultures.
Youll have room to innovate streamline and build future-proof processes.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter we are committed to equitable pay for all employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is PLN annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits discretionary bonuses and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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