Senior Demand Manager

Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Reading is seeking a Senior Demand Manager to enhance demand forecasts and optimize supply strategies. The role demands a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 5 years in a multinational setting, primarily in pharma. Key skills include demand planning and forecasting expertise, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel and SAP. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, annual bonus, and health benefits. Join a diverse, inclusive workplace focused on improving lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Free winter flu jab

Wellbeing support

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Employee benefits and celebration events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a multinational environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in demand planning, forecasting, and SOP processes.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, IBP, or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive accurate demand forecasts and optimize supply plans.
• Lead the SOP process for Global Specialties.
• Monitor sales performance and take proactive actions to meet targets.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

SOP processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

IBP

Job description

At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high‑quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

Britannia Pharmaceuticals, part of the STADA Arzneimittel AG group of companies, is a UK based pharmaceutical company specialising in the neurology market. Britannia focuses on innovative products for chronic and serious medical conditions, and in particular, the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. We are highly committed to improving the quality of life for People with Parkinson's disease.

Senior Demand Manager

Reading | United Kingdom (GB) | Full‑time | Permanent

Role Purpose

As the Senior Demand Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving accurate demand forecasts, optimizing supply plans, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will act as the central point of contact for Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) processes, collaborating across sales, marketing, finance, and supply planning teams to deliver impactful results.

Your Impact in This Role

• Forecasting Excellence: Build consensus‑driven forecasts with sales and marketing teams, ensuring alignment in volume and value while improving forecast accuracy and BIAS.
• Data‑Driven Insights: Gather, analyse, and validate forecast data, leveraging historical trends, market insights, and local requirements to inform decision‑making.
• SOP Leadership: Lead the SOP process for Global Specialties, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across stakeholders while aligning demand forecasts with supply plans and business goals.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor sales performance, analyze changes, and take proactive actions to meet targets.
• Inventory Optimisation: Work closely with supply chain teams to manage inventory levels, address replenishment needs, and mitigate risks of excess or obsolete stocks.
• Launch Support: Collaborate with Global Launch Management and affiliates to deliver accurate forecasts for new product introductions, ensuring successful launches.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic and results‑driven professional with a strong background in demand planning and SOP processes. You thrive in a fast‑paced, multinational environment and excel at building relationships across teams to drive alignment and deliver results.

Key Skills and Behaviours

• Experience & Knowledge:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a multinational environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Expertise in demand planning, forecasting, and SOP processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP, IBP, or similar ERP systems (desirable).
  • Experience with end‑to‑end planning cycles and scenario planning.
• Skills & Behaviours:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong problem‑solving and organisational abilities.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Adaptability to change and process improvements.
  • Drive for results and ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in English (another language is an advantage).

How we care for you

• 💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• 🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• 🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• 🏥 Health benefits, including Private Medical Insurance.
• 💉 Free winter flu jab.
• 🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• ⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy.
• 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 👪 Enhanced Family Leave.
• 🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

Are you looking for new challenges where you can make a difference for people’s health? We are looking for candidates with positive attitude, expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy friendly working environment in a global team. We would be pleased to get to know you. Please use our online job portal to submit your application: https://jobs.stada.com