Senior Demand Planner

Chiesi España & Portugal; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chiesi España & Portugal is seeking a Senior Demand Planner & Business Analytics to lead the end-to-end demand forecasting for Iberia, drive S&OP processes, and develop KPI dashboards to guide Supply Chain decisions.

The role requires strong collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Operations, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• APICS/ASCM certification and solid understanding of S&OP processes are highly desirable.
• Experience with demand planning systems (preferably SAP IBP) and forecasting methodologies.
• Proven experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and Power BI reports.
• At least 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or a similar role, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the monthly S&OP process and demand planning activities for new product introductions.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical sales data, market trends, and business insights.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to adjust forecasts in response to changes in demand patterns and market dynamics.
• Communicate significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets, business strategies, risks, and opportunities to management and senior leadership.
• Ensure the effective integration of demand forecasts into replenishment planning.
• Identify, propose, and implement initiatives to improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain Supply Chain key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Design and manage dashboards that provide actionable insights and support decision-making.
• Leverage Power BI and other analytical tools to generate meaningful business reports and analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function.
• Lead or actively participate in cross-functional projects related to planning, analytics, and process optimization.

Conocimientos

SAP IBP

Forecasting & statistics

KPIs & dashboards

Excel

Spanish & English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Engineering / Supply Chain

APICS/ASCM certification

Herramientas

SAP IBP

Power BI

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Mission

The Senior Demand Planner & Business Analytics plays a key role in enhancing supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. This position is responsible for leading the entire demand forecasting process for IBERIA, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and communication, and developing and monitoring Supply Chain KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive their implementation.

Key Responsabilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP process and demand planning activities for new product introductions.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical sales data, market trends, and business insights.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to adjust forecasts in response to changes in demand patterns and market dynamics.
• Communicate significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets, business strategies, risks, and opportunities to management and senior leadership.
• Ensure the effective integration of demand forecasts into replenishment planning.
• Identify, propose, and implement initiatives to improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain Supply Chain key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Design and manage dashboards that provide actionable insights and support decision-making.
• Leverage Power BI and other analytical tools to generate meaningful business reports and analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function.
• Lead or actively participate in cross-functional projects related to planning, analytics, and process optimization.

Recquired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. APICS/ASCM certification and solid understanding of S&OP processes are highly desirable.
• Proven experience with demand planning systems (preferably SAP IBP) and strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Proven experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and Power BI reports.
• Experience leading projects and managing cross-functional initiatives.
• At least 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or a similar role, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.

Competences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Results-driven, with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.