Demand Planner - 12 month FTC

Job Introduction

Why Dechra?

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we’re a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple – to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

Responsible for all European demand forecasting activities associated with Countries and products
Creation and maintenance of unconstrained demand forecast models for Countries, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance and external market data sources
To act as a conduit between supply chain, finance and the commercial organisation

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Produce unconstrained demand forecasts across multiple countries and aggregate into a European consolidated demand plan
Interact with sales, marketing and commercial finance to understand demand forecast drivers and improve forecast accuracy
Produce and measure forecast accuracy
Schedule and chair monthly forecast meetings with all Countries in accordance with monthly timetable
Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances between forecasts and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
Update Country Managers, Business Managers and other key stakeholders about product availability in a timely manner
Provide input to the business in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs
Use and maintain demand planning system and software
Work with supply chain to set inventory levels based on future customer demands
Prepare, maintain and present where necessary relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
Review what’s changed from one forecast and to the next forecast. Present summary to senior teams from both commercial and supply for sign off.
Support the EU senior commercial team with all things related to the S&OP process

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals’ unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in a demand planning position within an international Pharmaceutical or FMCG business
Experience of Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and proficiency in forecasting
Strong analytical, organizational, decision making and presentation skills
Good interpersonal skills are essential to effectively interact with all teams
Excellent knowledge of English (verbal and in writing)
Willingness to travel within Europe if required

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

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