Demand Planning Manager

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Demand Planning Manager, where your expertise will optimize supply chain processes and enhance organizational success. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze demand forecasts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the S&OP process. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about improving lives through advanced therapeutic solutions.

Benefits

Annual and spot bonuses

Stock options

401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive wellness program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Four weeks of time off

Education reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, preferably in pharma/biopharma.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in forecasting modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical modeling.
• Participate in the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between teams.
• Monitor KPIs related to forecast accuracy and implement improvements.

Skills

Demand Planning

Statistical Analysis

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Office 365

Smartsheet

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Title: Demand Planning Manager

Location: San Diego, CA / Hybrid / Remote

Position type: Full time

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Technical Development & Operations

ID: 7625-Q224-33

Profoundly Improve People’s lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, Demand Planning who can contribute your expertise to optimizing our supply chain. You will be instrumental in developing and analyzing demand forecasts, identifying changes in clinical and commercial forecasts, succinctly summarize changes and categorize these reasons, formulating demand analysis to supply team, as well as participating in the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process. This individual will lead the monthly demand planning reviews, support the S&OP process, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in demand planning, statistical analysis, and process improvement to contribute to organizational success.

What You Will Contribute

• Demand Forecasting: Analyze and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical modeling, historical data analysis, and cross-functional input.
• Inventory Management: Understand inventory levels to ensuring timely product availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Actively participate in the S&OP process, facilitating communication and collaboration between commercial teams, supply chain, and finance to align demand and supply plans.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze demand patterns, identify trends, and generate insightful reports to support decision-making and improve forecast accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including CMC, logistics, commercial, and finance, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service levels, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• System and Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve demand planning processes and systems and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in leading supply chain demand planning models, preferably in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, experienced with building forecasting modelling tools preferred.
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global team environment.
• Expertise with forecast modeling and report generation in Excel and visual basic know-how.
• Proficiency with Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Smartsheet, or similar tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What We Will Provide to You:

• The base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $138,000. The final compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience, skillset, internal equity, and market factors.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, including the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options, RSUs, and a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development, which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.

Avidity Biosciences
10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121
O: 858-401-7900
F: 858-401-7901