As the Global Demand Planner, your role will involve overseeing and managing the worldwide demand plan to support both Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. You will work closely with regional demand planners, particularly collaborating with the Revenue Operations leader, to consolidate regional inputs into the overarching global master plan. Additionally, you will serve as the primary contact for the global plan, ensuring streamlined communication and coordination.
The Global Commercial Operations is a collaborative group that values winning together, we support both Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics and deliver a holistic experience that leads to long-term customer relationships. We`re proud to be right at the forefront of both scientific and healthcare advancements. Together, we empower our customers with the products and tools they need to make critical breakthroughs in research and treatment.
How You`ll Make An Impact:
- Provides content (slides and commentary) to key S&OP meetings, such as Global Demand Review, Integrated Reconciliation Reviews, Corporate Business reviews; as well as to S&OE updates to ELT (Revenue Delivery meetings). Stores in share drive and communicates Demand Plan snapshots to S&OP meeting attendees; Snap the line and daily monetized demand actuals in Kinaxis.
- Aggregates demand forecasts in units from all regional teams and GSA Demand Planner. Drive alignment of forecast signal in Kinaxis on a global level and facilitate Forecast handover to Supply Planning on a monthly basis.
- Using analytics and modeling identifies opportunities to improve accuracy of forecasting signal and provides guidance Regional Demand Planning teams to drive corrective actions.
- Monitors and analyze demand KPIs to provide insights to regional DP leads + GSA team to drive improvements in Demand Plan Accuracy and Bias (on global level).
- Facilitates meetings to align AOP (Annual Operating Plan) with Corporate Strategy and hold regional Demand Planning teams and GSA team accountable for providing a robust set of assumptions to support 36 month plan and risk and Upsides list for next 24 months.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor`s degree in Business Administration, or Supply Chain related body; Masters` Degree preferred.
- Expert knowledge of demand planning systems – Kinaxis (preferred), SAP APO, O9, JDA/Manugistics.
- 5+ years` progressive experience in a Demand Planning role.
- Mastery in interpersonal and strong communication skills with the ability to influence others in matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated thought leadership by independently developing and advocating a point of view.
- Expert analytical, numerical and problem solving skills.
- Cross-functional team leadership skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues/opportunities.
- Results oriented self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we`re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That`s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad’s robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee`s work and life cycle.
Benefits: We`re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG`s), and more!
Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $99,700 to $137,100 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.
Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.
EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.
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