Pharma Demand Planner: Forecast & Align Availability

SUN PHARMA; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 94,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

You will analyze market trends, track KPIs, and contribute to monthly reviews while supporting S&OP processes and continuous improvement in the Supply Chain function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, analytics, or supply chain operations (pharma/biotech preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with demand planning or ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, or similar).
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Experience supporting S&OP/IBP processes within a Supply Chain organization.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical distribution networks, market demand drivers, and product lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and supply chain best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly demand forecasting process for assigned products in alignment with Supply Chain planning cycles.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy.
• Update and maintain demand planning systems, reports, and documentation for data accuracy and visibility.
• Perform forecast variance analysis and communicate drivers of change and risks/opportunities to Leadership.
• Prepare data for market and business reviews and participate in monthly reviews.
• Monitor competitive activity, product lifecycle changes, and shifts in market demand.
• Track KPIs such as forecast accuracy, bias, inventory health, and service levels.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing and Finance to understand market drivers and new product launches.
• Communicate forecast updates, service risks, and demand changes to internal stakeholders.
• Track customer orders, inventory patterns, and purchasing behavior to identify trends and potential supply impacts.
• Support scenario planning for demand surges, supply disruptions, or new market events.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities within Demand Planning and the broader Supply Chain.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Forecasting

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Anaplan

Job description

You will analyze market trends, track KPIs, and contribute to monthly reviews while supporting S&OP processes and continuous improvement in the Supply Chain function.