Senior Demand Planner - Heart Failure - EMEA

Thornton Tomasetti; Belgique; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great place to work

Diversity and inclusion

Career development in international组织

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced Senior Demand Planner to lead demand planning and Integrated Business Planning for the EMEA Heart Failure business in Belgium. You will drive forecast accuracy, align cross-functional teams and support strategic decision-making with Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain.

You will own regional demand plans, facilitate monthly reviews, and help develop our IBP capabilities across EMEA, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, forecasting models, planning systems and data visualization tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP APO Demand Planning, SAP IBP, or similar enterprise planning systems.
• Experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA and Power BI is an advantage.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Experience in multinational, Medical Device, Healthcare, or Life Sciences environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly Integrated Business Planning Demand Reviews for assigned EMEA regions and align stakeholders around plans and assumptions.
• Develop and maintain rolling 24-month demand forecasts based on market trends and lifecycle plans.
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain to align forecasts, risks and mitigations.
• Monitor forecast performance and inventory health and recommend corrective actions.
• Support product launches, line extensions and end-of-life transitions while minimising inventory and supply risks.
• Evaluate business risks, opportunities and supply-demand scenarios for decisions.
• Align IBS forecasts with Latest Best Estimate and financial plans with Finance.
• Translate data into clear business recommendations and improve forecasting processes and KPI s.
• Support development and continuous improvement of EMEA Heart Failure IBP framework with up to 10% travel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/SCM/Finance)

Tools

SAP APO Demand Planning

SAP IBP

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Senior Demand Planner to lead demand planning and Integrated Business Planning activities for the EMEA Heart Failure business. In this role, you will drive forecast accuracy, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and support strategic decision-making in partnership with Commercial, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams. You will own regional demand plans, facilitate monthly demand reviews, support product lifecycle management, and help further develop our Integrated Business Planning capabilities across EMEA.

What You’ll Work On

Lead monthly Integrated Business Planning Demand Reviews for assigned EMEA regions and align stakeholders around demand plans and business assumptions.

Develop and maintain rolling 24-month demand forecasts based on market trends, commercial strategies, product lifecycle plans, and historical performance.

Partner with Commercial, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align forecasts, risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.

Monitor forecast performance and inventory health, identify demand changes, and recommend corrective actions.

Support product launches, line extensions, and end-of-life transitions while minimizing inventory and supply risks.

Evaluate business risks, opportunities, and supply-demand scenarios to support effective decision-making.

Partner with Finance to align Integrated Business Planning forecasts with Latest Best Estimate and financial plans.

Translate data into clear business recommendations and continuously improve forecasting processes, systems, and key performance indicators.

Support the development and continuous improvement of the EMEA Heart Failure Integrated Business Planning framework, with travel of up to 10%.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Sales and Operations Planning, Integrated Business Planning, or a related business function.

Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, forecasting models, planning systems, and data visualization tools.

Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Advanced knowledge of SAP APO Demand Planning, SAP IBP, or similar enterprise planning systems.

Experience with Supply Planning, Production Planning, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and Power BI is an advantage.

APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or an equivalent certification is an advantage.

Experience in a multinational, Medical Device, Healthcare, or Life Sciences environment is preferred.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world.
• A workplace that values diversity, where you can be yourself and grow professionally.
• Opportunities to develop your career within an international organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to innovative healthcare solutions.

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Supply Chain

DIVISION

HF Heart Failure

LOCATION

Belgium : Building Figueras Da Vinci Laan, 11 Box F1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Company overview

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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