Strategic Demand Planner - S&OP & Forecast Leader

DiaSorin; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Diasorin, a global diagnostic leader based in the United States, seeks a Senior Demand Planner to lead demand planning for assigned product portfolios across markets. You will develop accurate forecasts, partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to optimize inventory and service levels.

You will drive forecast accuracy, manage planning processes, and participate in S&OP to identify risks and opportunities while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field plus relevant experience in demand planning and S&OP
• CPIM/CSCP/CPF certifications preferred
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly demand planning and forecast review process for assigned product portfolios
• Develop and maintain statistically-driven and market-driven forecasts using historical data and market trends
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve forecast consensus across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain
• Serve as the demand planning representative within the S&OP process, providing insights on trends, risks, opportunities and inventory implications
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and inventory performance; implement action plans to improve planning effectiveness
• Collaborate with commercial teams to evaluate launches, lifecycle changes, tenders, and market events
• Monitor KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias, inventory levels, service levels, backorders, and obsolescence
• Identify supply-demand imbalances and communicate risks and mitigation recommendations to leadership
• Participate in cross-functional projects and annual budgeting and strategic planning

Skills

Demand forecasting

S&OP

Forecasting analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

CPIM

CSCP

CPF

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Diasorin, a global diagnostic leader based in the United States, seeks a Senior Demand Planner to lead demand planning for assigned product portfolios across markets. You will develop accurate forecasts, partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to optimize inventory and service levels.

You will drive forecast accuracy, manage planning processes, and participate in S&OP to identify risks and opportunities while leading continuous improvement initiatives.