Global Demand Strategist

Elekta AB; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 vacation days

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contribution Package

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Onsite restaurant

Job summary

Elekta in Crawley is seeking a Demand Planner to improve service levels and maintain supply for service parts and commercial materials globally. You will manage inventory across 55+ locations, serve 90+ countries with time-critical contracts, and oversee the full supply chain from new product introductions to transportation optimization.

You will use forecasting techniques to align projections with sales, marketing, and product insights, lead demand planning within S&OP, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Management Science or Operational Research or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a supply chain, planning, logistics, or operations environment with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with ability to lead meetings and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using data analysis, market trends, and business insights to support commercial and service operations.
• Manage inventory performance across global distribution locations, ensuring optimal stock levels, availability and turnover.
• Support design and optimization of supply chain networks, including warehouse utilization, distribution strategies, and stocking locations.
• Analyze supply chain performance, monitor KPIs, and provide insights to drive data-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support demand planning activities within the S&OP process, collaborating with Sales, Product Management, Procurement, Operations, and IT teams.
• Maintain and enhance planning systems, processes, and forecasting tools while acting as a key supply chain contact for internal stakeholders across regions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Forecasting tools

Reporting software

Job description

Elekta in Crawley is seeking a Demand Planner to improve service levels and maintain supply for service parts and commercial materials globally. You will manage inventory across 55+ locations, serve 90+ countries with time-critical contracts, and oversee the full supply chain from new product introductions to transportation optimization.

You will use forecasting techniques to align projections with sales, marketing, and product insights, lead demand planning within S&OP, and collaborate with