Demand Planner - Slough, United Kingdom - Indivior

Indivior

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Slough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

TITLE:

Demand Planner

Title:

Demand Planner

Reports To:

Demand & Inventory Manager

Location:

Slough UK

Indivior is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a 20-year legacy of leadership in patient advocacy, health policy and evidence-based best practice models that have revolutionized modern addiction treatment.

The name is the blend of the words individual and endeavor, and the tagline "Focus on you" makes the company's commitment clear.

It represents and empathizes with the often-difficult journey each individual patient takes to overcome the challenges of addiction - a chronic relapsing disease.

The Demand Planner is responsible for effectively managing product changes, maximising forecasting accuracy on all products within portfolio and driving continuous improvements.

The Demand Planner will have accountability for several regions/countries and will successfully plan the demand of the injectable products sourced from US contract manufactures/packers, ensuring the needs of the patients are met whilst meeting desired service targets and minimizing inventory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for 100% service to patients for agreed portfolio of markets/SKU combinations
Responsible to optimise inventory levels. Establish, maintain, and review target stock levels and safety stock and minimise stock expiry and write off.
Accountable to lead the monthly S&OP Process with the Indivior commercial and finance teams to align on volume forecasts and implementations for the next rolling 1824 months.
Closely monitor and revise forecast in accordance with sales history analysis and trends, ensuring accuracy measures are met and continuously improved.
Ensure all weekly sales and inventory loads are accurate and completed in a timely manner to allow for continuous monitoring and analysis of weekly data to drive continuous improvement of forecasts and stock coverage.
Challenge the 'status quo' with key stakeholders
Work closely with incountry prewholesalers /distributors to ensure a seamless product flow.
Manage new launches and existing developments from a demand perspective, ensuring deadlines are adhered to.
Take active lead and ownership in case an emergency needs to be resolved.
Actively manage together with other involved functions phasein and phaseout of products / components for any product change or launch project
Play a key role in the development of the process and systems architecture to support an efficient supply chain and ensure patient supply.
Ensure global SAP processes are strictly adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIANCE:

Proven record in process improvement on crossfunctional projects
Minimum of 12 years experience in Demand planning with ability to prepare & lead S&OP discussions
High level of numeracy and advanced Excel skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence crossfunctional teams
Ability to achieve high levels of accuracy with detailed analysis, whilst working within a deadline driven environment
The ability to assume responsibility for tasks and workload, and work using own initiative
A desire to take on more responsibility and develop your role
ERP experience (SAP/IBP advantageous)
Degree calibre with strong command of English (verbal & written)
Knowledge of operating in a GxP pharmaceutical environment including QMS management

COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT:

Strong ability to identify priority tasks to meet tight deadlines
Ability to build strong crossfunctional relationships and challenge constructively and confidently
Able to lead and coach team members

BENEFITS:

Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do.

The Indivior experience includes

25 days holiday plus public holidays
10% company pension
Optional Health Insurance with BUPA
Company Death in Service and Payment Protection Insurance
Our Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision provide a culture that unites and guides our employees.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Indivior's guiding principles are the foundation for each employee's success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined.

The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.