Pharma Demand Planner: Forecasting & S&OP Lead

DSJ Global; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Demand Planner in a Miami, FL setting to drive accurate forecasting across a dynamic product portfolio. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to ensure product availability and optimize inventory.

This role focuses on building forecasts from historical data, market trends, and promotional plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP/planning systems such as SAP, IBP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, Analytics, or related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare/consumer products or fast-paced manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets.
• Experience with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, IBP, APO, Kinaxis, JDA, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, promotional plans, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather market insights and incorporate commercial assumptions into forecasting.
• Support monthly demand review and S&OP planning activities.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, identify demand trends, and recommend improvements to forecasting methodologies.
• Monitor inventory performance and balance service levels with inventory investments.
• Incorporate new product launches, promotions, and lifecycle changes into demand plans.
• Prepare reporting and analytics related to forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory health, and customer service metrics.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the demand plan and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, systems, and data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

IBP

APO

Kinaxis

JDA

Oracle

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Demand Planner in a Miami, FL setting to drive accurate forecasting across a dynamic product portfolio. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to ensure product availability and optimize inventory.

This role focuses on building forecasts from historical data, market trends, and promotional plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP/planning systems such as SAP, IBP,