Senior Demand Planner – Strategic Forecasting & S&OP

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI is seeking a Lead Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts for high-volume product portfolios, aligning with Abbott’s supply capabilities and business plans. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive forecast accuracy and support new product introductions.

The role requires strong analytics, governance, and collaboration across functions to balance demand with operations, while contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience for associates, or 4+ years for high school
• 8 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or related discipline
• Experience developing and executing demand planning strategies for complex/high-volume products
• Ability to operate autonomously and make decisions with limited information
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Applies strong demand planning expertise to develop and execute demand planning strategies and governance
• Develops and maintains demand forecasts by analyzing historical data and market intelligence
• Engages cross-functional stakeholders to clarify demand drivers and ensure forecasts reflect business assumptions
• Conducts demand scenario analysis and risk assessment for new product introductions and international expansion
• Partners with Supply Planning to ensure plans are feasible and aligned with capacity and inventory strategies
• Monitors forecast accuracy and bias; identifies issues and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Presents demand insights and updates to cross-functional teams and leadership

Skills

Autonomy

Analytical skills

Decision making

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Associate Degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

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Anaplan

Job description

Abbott in Madison, WI is seeking a Lead Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts for high-volume product portfolios, aligning with Abbott’s supply capabilities and business plans. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive forecast accuracy and support new product introductions.

The role requires strong analytics, governance, and collaboration across functions to balance demand with operations, while contributing to continuous improvement