Directeur(-trice) Associé(e), Prévisions Et Planification De La Demande/ Associate Director, Forecasting And Demand Planning

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Canada
Hybrid
Define and own forecasting strategy
Lead, coach and develop team
Promote consistent forecasting methodologies
Define and own Canada’s forecasting and demand planning strategy, aligned to global CoE standards and local market realities

Job Summary

  • Define and own Canada’s forecasting and demand planning strategy, aligned to global CoE standards and local market realities.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering agile, customer-focused ways of working.
  • Translate complex analytics into clear narratives and actionable options for launch readiness, pricing/access negotiations and resource planning.

Matching Summary

Define and own Canada’s forecasting and demand planning strategy, aligned to global CoE standards and local market realities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Define and own forecasting strategy
  • Lead, coach and develop team
  • Promote consistent forecasting methodologies
  • Oversee sales and volume forecasting
  • Lead scenario planning
  • Improve forecasting processes

Nice-to-have

  • Agile, customer-focused ways of working
  • Advanced analytic methods
  • Stakeholder storytelling
  • Trusted advisor to leadership
  • Translate analytics into business decisions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
  • 7+ years progressive experience
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills
  • Strong technical fluency with forecasting tools
  • Deep knowledge of Canadian pharmaceutical market
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • French language is required

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