Demand & Supply Planner

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits are not available

Job summary

Roche in Indianapolis is seeking a motivated Demand & Supply Planner to join our team. You will develop and maintain demand forecasts, monitor inventory, and collaborate with sales and operations to ensure supply chain efficiency.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, lead process improvements, and support material supply strategies. A bachelor’s degree and strong analytical, communication, and SAP/Airtable skills are required. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years business experience.
• Strong Microsoft Suite, Airtable and SAP skills.
• Strong communication, collaborative problem solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organization and planning, including project management.
• Knowledge of materials management and logistics.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales inputs.
• Conduct regular demand planning meetings to review forecast accuracy, identify trends, and adjust forecasts as needed.
• Coordinates with organizational stakeholders on developing and executing strategies for materials on supply interruption.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate optimal business partnership to support our external customers.
• Participate and/or lead in process improvement initiatives.
• Develop or assist in the development of departmental protocols.
• May assist in training and mentoring support staff.
• Executes and manages support functions, reporting, and databases.
• Daily monitoring/review and execution of inquiries in the group mailbox.
• Departmental SME relating to system, reporting and SAP.
• Develop and execute reporting.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

SAP proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Airtable

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Demand & Supply Planner to join our team. The Demand & Supply Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts, monitoring inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain efficiency. They will serve as liaison between sales and operations teams to develop concepts and coordinate product knowledge; provide data analysis for production planning and volume studies; and participate in process improvement efforts. They will coordinate, monitor and maintain documentation, operational guidelines and associated logistics for material supply interruptions. They have oversight on the development and execution of product rationing strategies through partnership with key business area stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain management principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales inputs.
• Conduct regular demand planning meetings to review forecast accuracy, identify trends, and adjust forecasts as needed.
• Coordinates with organizational stakeholders on developing and executing strategies for materials on supply interruption.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate optimal business partnership to support our external customers.
• Participate and/or lead in process improvement initiatives.
• Develop or assist in the development of departmental protocols.
• May assist in training and mentoring support staff.
• Executes and manages support functions, reporting, and databases.
• Daily monitoring/review and execution of inquiries in the group mailbox.
• Departmental SME relating to system, reporting and SAP.
• Develop and execute reporting.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 2 years business experience.
• Strong computer skills with competence in the Microsoft Suite, Airtable and SAP applications or similar alternatives.
• Strong communication (oral and written), collaborative problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills including project management.
• Knowledge of materials management and logistics.
• Be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $64,300 - $119,500.

Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

Benefits

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

• Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.