Demand Planner
QIAGEN
Demand Planner
QIAGEN
Molecular testing consumables, instruments, software
Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
Summary
Join our Global Supply Planning team and play a key role in shaping efficient supply chain operations across EMEA. In this role, you will drive accurate demand forecasting and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and customer needs.
This is an onsite role in our Venlo office.
Your Tasks
You analyze historical sales data and validate demand plans in terms of volumes and values.
In this role, you align forecasts with financial targets and strategic priorities, considering new product introductions, lifecycle planning and evaluate ABC segmentations.
You build short- and long-term demand forecasts for all sellable goods in your region using statistical methods and incorporating Sales & Marketing input.
Leading monthly demand review and consensus meetings with Sales & Marketing is part of your responsibility.
You monitor and report forecast accuracy KPIs while identifying improvement opportunities.
Driving process enhancements and implementing best practices in demand planning is a key aspect of your work.
Collaboration is essential—you work closely with cross-functional partners such as Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, and Product Management.
Your Profile
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management (or equivalent experience) and bring at least 3 years of experience in Demand Planning.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable you to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office and have advanced Excel skills.
Experience with SAP APO (ideally DP) and IBP is required; knowledge of Qlik or PowerBI is a plus.
Fluency in English is essential for this role.
Your excellent communication and presentation skills help you succeed in a dynamic environment and to collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels.
Your pro-active approach enables you to design and drive process improvements.
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
QIAGEN provides molecular testing solutions for DNA, RNA, and proteins used by researchers and clinicians in life sciences and diagnostics. Its products support the full workflow from sample preparation to data interpretation through a portfolio of sample technologies, assay technologies, and bioinformatics software, including QIAseq UPXome RNA Library Kits, QIAstat Dx Viral Vesicular Panel, and the QIAstat Dx Analyzer. The company differentiates itself with an integrated end-to-end ecosystem that combines hardware, reagents, and software to streamline workflows and data analysis. Its goal is to help researchers and clinicians obtain fast, reliable molecular insights to support scientific discovery, diagnostics, and patient care.
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