Position OverviewJoin our dynamic team as a Demand Planning Specialist!
In this pivotal role, you will:Develop accurate demand-based sales forecasts for all products.Support the Commercial Services Manager (CSM) in Italy to ensure the successful delivery of the Monthly S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process.Act as a key contact for the Demand S&OP Manager of the Region.Your forecasts, developed using advanced models and statistical analysis, will drive our Annual Plan, sales planning, production planning, and capital investment planning.
You'll play a crucial role in linking S&OP, LBE, and actual results, continuously proposing and developing process improvements.Key ResponsibilitiesReporting to the CSM, you will:Coordinate and analyze the Monthly S&OP, including KPIs, gap analysis, and market trends.Facilitate communication with cross-functional management regarding product sales forecasts and availability.Monitor sales and forecast performance to identify and communicate trends.Manage demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and new product supply.Develop contingency plans for demand changes and transition strategies for product launches and transitions.Analyze business progress and share insights with the CSM and other functions.Consolidate key topics for monthly discussions and action items.Investigate exceptions (e.g., abnormal demand, supply issues) and provide timely analysis for inventory management.Facilitate gap analysis of demand results versus financial forecasts.Communicate timely Affiliate Demand Reports to the Area for key issues.Ensure data integrity in all related systems.Participate in policy and procedure development for demand management, safety stock, delivery time, and time fences.Establish models, databases, and procedures for data assimilation and reporting.Build balanced demand plans to ensure timely product availability and optimal stock levels.Collaborate with Finance to establish yearly investment and saving plans.Build strong partnerships with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to optimize demand plans.Manage inventory reporting in BPCS/SAP APO.Act in full compliance with local laws, Abbott policies, and legal procedures.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Economics, Business Engineering, or related field.Experience in Demand Planning and Finance is desirable.Knowledge of supply and demand practices and tools like BPCS, SAP APO.Proficient in analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Access, R, SQL).Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.Excellent negotiation skills to build sustainable partnerships.High learning agility and leadership ability.Ability to build company dashboards.Strong team player and networker.Open to innovation and prototyping new solutions.Fluent in English.Location: Rome, Italy