Regional Demand Planning Manager

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Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the demand planning process across the portfolio. The role ensures that commercial, market and customer insights are translated into robust, unbiased and actionable demand forecast that supports customer service, inventory optimization, capacity planning and financial performance. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Demand Planning Manager will establish a strong forecasting discipline, challenge assumptions and

create transparency around risks and opportunities.

Successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with commercial understanding and influential business partnering skills. The role requires someone who can move comfortably between detailed analysis and senior-level discussion and who can turn complex data into clear business decisions.

This role will be instrumental in defining the planning process for the markets

and the region contributing to efficient E2E Supply chain. The position ensures adherence to standard work processes and is accountable for achieving key demand planning performance metrics. This role is individual contributor reporting to VP Finance EU&APAC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demand Planning & Forecast Management

·       Own and manage the end-to-end demand planning process across the region

·       Develop & maintain rolling demand forecasts across short and medium-term horizons

·       Consolidate statistical forecasts from Sales, Marketing & Product Management

·       Establish a disciplined approach to forecast assumptions, overrides and changes

·       Identify material changes in demand early and communicate potential impact to organization

Forecast Accuracy & Performance Management

·       Establish & monitor key demand planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, demand volatility & forecast adherence

·       Analyze forecast errors and systematically identify root causes

·       Develop corrective actions together with commercial and operational teams

·       Establish appropriate forecasting methodologies by product/customer segment

·       Drive continuous improvement of forecast quality

·       Create dashboards & management reporting to highlight forecast performance, risks & opportunities

S&OP Process

·       Play a leading role in the demand planning process within S&OP+ process

·       Prepare & facilitate periodical demand reviews with commercial, finance and supply chain leadership

·       Ensure alignment between the demand forecast, supply plan and financial outlook

·       Escalate significant demand/supply imbalances & support management in evaluating scenarios

·       Help establish a single, cross-functional view of demand that can be used consistently across commercial, supply chain and financial planning

Commercial & Financial Business Partnership

·       Act as a trusted business partner to Sales, Marketing, Finance and regional business leaders

·       Constructively challenge commercial forecasts and assumptions using data, historical performance and market intelligence

·       Partner with Finance to reconcile the operational demand plan with the financial forecast, budget and annual operating plan

Data, Systems & Analytics

·       Utilize advanced forecasting and analytical tools to identify trends, anomalies and demand patterns

·       Drive increased automation and standardization of forecasting and reporting processes

·       Translate large and complex datasets into simple, actionable management insights

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, S&OP/IBP or commercial planning
• Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to demand planning processes in a complex, international environment
• Experience working across multiple countries, customer segments and product portfolios
• Strong track record of partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain organizations
• Experience with forecast accuracy, bias, root-cause analysis and forecasting methodologies
• Experience with S&OP process
• Experience within diagnostics, life sciences, medical devices, laboratory products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or another complex technical environment would be advantageous
  Strong understanding of demand forecasting methodologies and planning principles
• Ability to work with large datasets and identify meaningful trends and exceptions
• Good understanding of ERP, demand planning and supply chain planning systems
• Strong commercial understanding and ability to interpret market and customer dynamics
• Ability to translate analytical findings into commercially relevant recommendations
• Ability to connect operational demand planning with financial forecasting and business performance
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Executive-level communication and presentation capabilities
• Facilitation skills, particularly for cross-functional demand reviews and S&OP
  
  Travelling expected: 10% across the region
  
  
  
  

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

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