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Demand Management Specialist–232046
Demand Management Specialist (ID: 232046)
OUR COMPANY
At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective.
Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
THE POSITION
We are hiring Demand Management Specialist(s), who will be responsible for managing demand planning activities for the assigned countries within the IMETA region (India, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa) and thereby coordinating cross-functional inputs from sales and marketing and other sources to ensure optimized service levels and efficient inventory management.
This position is based at Dubai; reporting to the Head of Demand Planning IMETA.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the creation of a robust net requirement plan on monthly level and all sales channels by challenging in-market sales forecast and aligning it with supply capabilities.
- Drives the net requirements planning by channel
- Measures key performance indicators to track and evaluate the demand/supply planning process.
- Ensures adherence to regional and global process standards in day-to-day work.
- Ensure SKU launch, change implementation and discontinuation in line and close collaboration with the IMETA Product Lifecycle Manager
- Builds network with internal stakeholders
- Works in close collaboration with Global Supply chain teams and country ensuring appropriate replenishment plans and inventory management for the market. Facilitate financial reconciliation
- Proactively work on data coherence and accuracy between systems
- Support projects/initiatives on product localization with 3PM team
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Master’s degree is a plus
- Certificates (preferred): APICS
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience within Supply Chain or Commercial functions
- Knowledge of commercial activities and processes
- Proven capability in Demand Planning management
- Internal and external stakeholder relationship management
- Broad understanding of the end-to-end supply chain on Global or regional level
- Experience working in a multinational environment, preferably in the life-science industry
- Basic understanding of financial aspects (P&L)
- Excellent analytical capabilities to interpret information and reports
- Business fluent in English in its oral and written form
- Business Fluent in German, French, Turkish or Arabic will be an asset
Technical skills:
Relevant working knowledge and proficiency in:
- SAP
- MS Excel
- analytics and mass data processing
- Experience in Tableau, SAP Analytics will be an asset
Competencies:
- Organizational awareness
- Ability to manage complexity whilst being comfortable with ambiguity
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Problem solver attitude
- Strong personal interaction skills
- Involved team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective negotiator with solid presentation skills
Who we are:
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family-owned company, we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.
Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/
Job – Purchasing/Sourcing/Supply Chain
Primary Location – Africa, Asia, Australasia-AE-Dubai-Dubai
Organization – AE-Boehringer Ingelheim MENA (United Arab Emirates)
Schedule – Full-time
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