Senior Demand Planner (senior Specialist) Supply Chain, Animal Health

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Hybrid (2 days/week onsite)
Lead monthly demand forecasting
Sales & operations planning (sop)
Sap mrp/demand forecasting
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Demand Planner for their Animal Health Supply Chain team, based in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role involves managing demand forecasting, leading Sales & Operations Planning meetings, and ensuring accurate product launches and supply strategies

Job Summary

  • Lead monthly demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) meetings, driving consensus across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply.
  • Own new product launch master data setup and coordinate with SAP and our 3PL partner to ensure launches go live on time.
  • Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to limit write-offs and meet IQV and forecast accuracy KPIs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Demand Planner for their Animal Health Supply Chain team, based in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role involves managing demand forecasting, leading Sales & Operations Planning meetings, and ensuring accurate product launches and supply strategies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead monthly demand forecasting
  • Sales & Operations Planning (SOP)
  • SAP MRP/demand forecasting
  • IDP forecasting systems
  • advanced Excel
  • two-year rolling demand plan

Nice-to-have

  • Self-motivated and well-organised
  • Strong collaborator
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Supply chain qualification desirable

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience
  • Degree preferred
  • Proven track record running monthly SOP cycles
  • Excellent communicator

Work Rights

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