Demand Planner

BioLegend, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Demand Planner to develop supply plans and optimize inventory. You will collaborate cross-functionally to forecast demand, manage inventory, and mitigate supply risks. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and 3+ years of experience in the industry. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply planning in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans for raw materials.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure supply aligns with demand.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts.

Skills

Forecast demand

Collaborate with teams

Analyze supply chain metrics

Proficiency in Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientedDemand Plannerto join our dynamic team At Revvity Discovery. This role is newly created to develop a seamless flow of materials and products through our supply chain, supporting several different business streams in achieving their customer goals. You will collaborate cross-functionally to forecast demand, assisting in managing inventory, and optimize supply plans to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans for raw materials and consumables across multiple business streams. Based on demand inputs from sales, project management and scientific operations

• Collaborate with sales, project management, scientific operations, procurement, and lab operations teams to ensure alignment of supply with project demand.

• Develop supply plans based on demand inputs from sales, project management and scientific operations

• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory

• Identify and mitigate supply risks, including capacity constraints, lead time variability, and supplier reliability

• Support new product introductions and phase-outs with robust supply planning

• Analyse supply chain performance metrics and recommend improvements

• Collaborating with cross functional groups to develop planning parameters in ERP systems

• Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes and contribute to cross-functional planning meetings

• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of advanced planning tools, automation, and data analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Life Sciences, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, preferably in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with cross-functional teams.

• APICS or similar supply chain certification is a plus.