Senior Demand Planner

Baxter International Inc.; Województwo mazowieckie; Híbrido; PLN 158.000 - 194.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical care

Life Insurance

Multisport card

Bax4U cafeteria/lunch cards

PPE program

Educational support: language courses,

Co-financing of holidays and extra 2=

2 days off from work annually

Birthday day off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bax Flex - hybrid model

Office in Powiśle, Warsaw

Descripción de la vacante

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Senior Demand Planner in Poland to own demand forecasting across markets and products.

You will drive the S&OP/SIOP process, collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain partners, and develop robust forecasting models to support launches and portfolio changes.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the monthly cross-functional demand planning and S&OP/SIOP cycle.
• Facilitate consensus reviews with Commercial teams and contribute to global demand planning reviews.
• Manage and forecast a complex product portfolio using advanced analytics and statistical models.
• Analyze sales trends, demand drivers, forecast accuracy, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop demand forecasts across multiple products, markets, and planning horizons.
• Update forecasts with supply constraints and monitor forecast accuracy, bias, KPIs, and process performance.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to reflect market dynamics.
• Lead demand review meetings and provide volume forecasts to Supply Planning for inventory strategies.
• Drive process improvements and provide training and coaching.

Conocimientos

Demand planning

Forecasting

S&OP

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

APICS certification

Herramientas

Tableau

Rapid Response

Descripción del empleo

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Summary

The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts that incorporate market intelligence, customer demand trends, and business insights to support manufacturing, inventory, and supply chain planning. The role leads the S&OP/SIOP process within the region, drives alignment across functions, and contributes to the global planning process. They develop, maintain, and continuously improve forecasting models, including support for new product launches and portfolio changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly cross-functional demand planning and S&OP/SIOP cycle.
• Facilitate consensus reviews with Commercial teams and contribute to global demand planning reviews.
• Manage and forecast a complex product portfolio using advanced analytics and statistical models.
• Analyze sales trends, demand drivers, forecast accuracy, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop demand forecasts across multiple products, markets, and planning horizons.
• Update forecasts with supply constraints and monitor forecast accuracy, bias, KPIs, and process performance.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure forecasts reflect market dynamics, portfolio changes, and new product launches.
• Lead demand review meetings and provide volume forecasts to Supply Planning to support inventory strategies, product introductions, and phase-outs.
• Drive process improvements, enhance planning effectiveness, and deliver training and coaching.
• Utilize demand planning systems and forecasting tools to support decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in demand planning, forecasting methodologies, and S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships across Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Supply Chain functions.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, mathematical, and statistical capabilities.
• Experience with forecasting, modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional planning processes and drive organizational alignment.
• Experience working in collaborative, team‑based environments.
• Knowledge of Rapid Response and Tableau is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and drive consensus.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and APICS certification preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning, including demand planning, S&OP, process improvement, training, and coaching.
• Advanced forecasting, mathematical, and statistical expertise, with understanding of financial and operational impacts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision‑making, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with demand planning software and Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract for 3 months and then for an indefinite period.
• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program.
• Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies.
• Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, Multisport card.
• Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN).
• PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months.
• Educational support: fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs), financial certifications (ACCA, CIMA).
• Co‑financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually.
• Day off for birthday!
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Bax Flex - hybrid model (3 days from the office).
• Extraordinary Warsaw office location - Powiśle!

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is 176000,00 PLN annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long‑term incentive.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.