Douglas Pharmaceuticals is one of New Zealand's healthcare success stories starting from humble beginnings in West Auckland over 50 years ago to having an ever-expanding footprint into local and global markets. We're working to develop, trial, manufacture, test, pack and distribute the very best medicines, nutraceuticals and products to over 40 countries.
At Douglas there are around 800 of us - including top scientists, researchers, manufacturers, regulators, and engineers, and together we're on a mission to make high quality, effective and accessible products for people who need it. We're here to do our life's best work.
We're helping people with conditions like depression, schizophrenia, breast cancer, heart failure, severe acne, as well as people who need antibiotics and medicines to support their immune system.
Are you ready to be a part of it?
The role
Our Senior Demand Planner will have responsibility for all consensus forecasting activities globally and will lead the development and execution of the demand planning cycle, creating and maintaining forecasts which incorporate business intelligence and demand signals gathered from sales, marketing, finance and other sources.
Our Senior Demand Planner will:
Prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
Manage the development and execution of the demand management process and rules governing acceptance of orders and commitment of supply.
Coordinate cross-functional activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
Ensure ongoing maintenance & review of the planning and forecast system (SAP).
Ensure accurate and timely input to Supply Planning to ensure inventory levels are within company target stock levels for existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
IBP is also a part of this role where our Senior Demand Planner will lead the preparation of the monthly Pharma & Consumer Demand Reviews, including consolidation and distribution of presentation materials, preparation of plans, and meeting notes/action items.
What you'll bring and be valued for
At least 5 years' experience in demand planning or alternate planning roles.
Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices.
An understanding of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is also preferred.
Advanced knowledge in demand planning, forecasting and statistical processes.
Experience of SAP ERP systems, especially Material Requirements Planning and Production Process; and forecasting software.
Exposure to the FMCG, manufacturing, healthcare or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
A university qualification in statistics, logistics, business, or operations management/supply chain is desired.
People come first, from our team to our customers, to suppliers and patients, we want to make a real difference in people's lives. To do that we need to work together, so you will be an experienced relationship builder and communicator and be able to influence across all levels and teams. You will also have a high level of commercial awareness and business acumen and be able to demonstrate thought-leadership throughout all aspects of your role.
What's in it for you?
To work for a company with an ambitious growth strategy and who are investing significantly to grow product and market share.
To be part of a dynamic and future-focused team.
Professional, and personal development is not just encouraged, but expected.
To work in a gorgeous open plan office with an on-site subsidised cafeteria.
Next steps
If you're invited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application, we'd love you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role. Relax, be yourself and don't worry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.
If you are keen to be part of a true kiwi success story, apply today!
