Senior Demand Planner - Discovery & Medical (12 month FTC)

Radiometer; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Amersham/Cardiff is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead the IBP-driven demand plan for a designated Business Unit. You will forecast, review, and align commercial, product management, operations, and finance around a single plan to support service, inventory, and revenue goals.

This on-site role involves collaborating across functions to drive planning excellence and business growth. You will partner with global teams, analyze trends, and deliver actionable recommendations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, or related field.
• 3+ years in demand planning, supply planning, IBP/ S&OP or related roles.
• Strong analytical skills with ERP/demand planning systems and advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Experience in complex, global organizations with influencing stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Lean, DBS, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Travel up to 10% globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end demand planning and forecasting for the assigned Business Unit.
• Facilitate monthly cross-functional IBP process, coordinating stakeholders around a single plan.
• Analyze forecast performance, bias, risks and opportunities; implement improvements.
• Provide business insights and scenario modelling to support planning and strategy.
• Act as primary demand planning partner, communicating risks and ensuring governance.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Lean / DBS

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Demantra

Kinaxis

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Demand Planner plays a critical role in driving the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and ensuring an accurate, consensus-based demand plan for a designated Business Unit. The role is responsible for leading forecasting activities, facilitating cross-functional demand reviews, driving forecast performance improvements, and aligning commercial, product management, operations, and finance teams around a single demand plan. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between the Business Unit and the supply organisation, translating market insights and business strategies into actionable demand plans that support customer service, inventory, and revenue objectives. This position reports to the Director Demand & Supply Planning D&M and is part of the Supply Chain Operations organization located in Amersham/Cardiff and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Lead the end-to-end demand planning and forecasting process for the assigned Business Unit, delivering a robust consensus demand plan that supports business growth, customer service, and inventory objectives.
• Facilitate the monthly cross-functional IBP process, coordinating Demand Review activities and aligning Commercial, Product Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance stakeholders around a single plan.
• Drive forecast performance and planning excellence through analysis of demand trends, forecast accuracy, bias, risks, and opportunities, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide business insights and scenario modelling to support decision-making, financial alignment, product lifecycle management, and strategic planning activities within the Business Unit.
• Act as the primary demand planning partner for the Business Unit, building strong stakeholder relationships, communicating demand risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with IBP governance and standard work.

Who you are:

• Required Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, IBP/ S&OP, or related roles
• Strong analytical skills with experience using ERP/ demand planning systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Demantra, Kinaxis or similar) and advanced Excel and Power BI Skills with the ability to develop new tools.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed, and global organizations with the ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority and strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Lean, DBS, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to travel globally – up to 10% travel required for role
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • Experience in life sciences, medical devices, biopharma, or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • CPIM or other relevant supply chain certification.
  • Knowledge of statistical forecasting methodologies and planning automation tools.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.