Demand Planning Lead

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Job Description

About the role:

As the Demand Planning Lead, you will be responsible for managing the demand forecast and collaborating with the US commercial franchise, commercial planning, and finance, to ensure the proper demand signal is being submitted in Takeda's Integrated Business Planning system IBP, to our manufacturing Operating Units (OpU's) for products in scope. You will report into the Head of US Supply Chain Coordination.

How you will contribute:

• Manage a framework of key performance indicators that maximizes customer service level (CSL), meet target inventory levels, improves forecast accuracy (FA), and minimize product discards in the US
• Maintain demand forecast segmentation for all products in scope and align on high-touch (e.g. high variability, new launch, loss-of-exclusivity, critical low inventory coverage, etc.) vs low-touch brands for optimal resource allocation and automation
• Prepare and analyze actuals and forecast to decide on profiles for statistical demand forecast with the objective to drive automatization
• Update the statistical forecast according to agreed timelines for submission
• Collaborate on maintaining Master Data in relevant systems (e.g. SAP, IBP) and according to procedures
• Perform Exception-based review of updated forecast - statistical or manual forecast - with Commercial counterpart in Handshake Meeting and agree where local market intelligence is required
• Contrast with commercial analytics demand projections and financial revenue plans, for the brands in scope with the objective to identify risk and opportunities
• In case relevant: Manage country product allocation and quota's according to plans in collaboration with Global teams
• Collaborate with Country S&OP leads within own team and share outcomes from Demand Reviews to all relevant stakeholders

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS/BA in business or relevant field (including supply chain degree)
• 5+ years of demand and supply planning experience (preferably in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry) with 3 years in a business analytics role
• Fundamental knowledge of supply chain
• MBA or other advanced degrees with a quantitative background preferred
• APICS Certification preferred

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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LocationsBoston, MA
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

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