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

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

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Lead monthly demand forecasting
Sap mrp/demand forecasting
Idp forecasting systems
** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Demand Planner for their Animal Health Supply Chain team based in Milton Keynes, UK. The role involves leading demand forecasting, managing product launches, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate supply chain operations. **

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.

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** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Demand Planner for their Animal Health Supply Chain team based in Milton Keynes, UK. The role involves leading demand forecasting, managing product launches, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate supply chain operations. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead monthly demand forecasting
  • SAP MRP/demand forecasting
  • IDP forecasting systems
  • Aera reports/dashboards
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Run monthly SOP cycles
  • Improve forecast accuracy

Nice-to-have

  • Self-motivated and results-driven
  • Strong collaborator
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Prioritize effectively
  • Lead cross-functional teams
  • Supply chain qualification desirable

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in demand planning
  • Pharmaceutical, animal health, or FMCG experience
  • Degree preferred
  • Proven track record running monthly SOP cycles
  • Excellent communicator

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