Global Demand Planner 1

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Norwood, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Norwood, OH

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Demand Planner at MilliporeSigma plays a crucial role within the End-to-End Supply Chain Organization, focusing on managing the demand forecast for the Science & Lab Solutions (SLS) product portfolio. This position is essential for ensuring product availability, supporting new product introductions, and evaluating sales and market dynamics to meet customer demand effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the demand forecast for the product portfolio globally to sustain product availability, support new product introductions, and evaluate sales and market dynamics.
• Work closely with other teams to optimize planning and ensure the company has 'the right products, at the right quantity, in the right place' to meet customer demand.
• Drive and support continuous global improvement activities to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Participate in the development of Integrated Business Management (IBM) processes and appropriate information flows with main partners: Sales, Marketing, Network Planning, and Production Planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Economics or other Business field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Demand Planning, Operations or Supply Chain Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven track record of managing performance and activities through monitoring of key metrics, such as forecast accuracy, inventory, fill rate and backorder.
• General knowledge of SLS or similar business portfolios.
• Strength in interpersonal relationships, between customers, suppliers, departmental resources, and inter-company contacts across a global environment.
• Capable of solving complex business issues and developing creative solutions in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to lead or coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Good knowledge in SAP, Oracle and Advanced Planning System (Logility, etc.).
• Well-developed analytical skills.
• Possess a strong business acumen.

Benefits

• 401K Plan with a 6% match
• Health Insurance options including HSA and FSA
• Vacation & Paid Time Off policies