Managing Partner / Executive Search / Goldman Recruitment

For our client from pharmaceutical industry we are looking for candidates for Demand Planning Manager who will be responsible for Demand Planning in selected group products in EMEA Region.

Responsibilities:

• lead the end-to-end demand planning cycle for assigned products across EMEA, ensuring robust statistical forecasting and market intelligence integration,
• own monthly demand planning processes (S&OP/IBP), including forecast submission, review meetings, variance analysis, and scenario modeling,
• analyze historical sales, market trends, promotional activities, and tender dynamics to produce accurate, unbiased forecasts,
• identify demand risks and opportunities and communicate them proactively to key stakeholders,
• maintain forecast accuracy and bias KPIs; drive continuous improvement plans across markets,
• partner with regional commercial, marketing, finance, supply chain, regulatory, and medical teams to ensure alignment on demand assumptions,
• act as the main interface with global supply planning and manufacturing teams to secure supply availability for EMEA markets,
• collaborate with country teams to gather insights on new indications, launches, stock-in, tenders, and competitor events,
• manage demand forecasts for a multi-country, multi-SKU pharmaceutical portfolio, including lifecycle products,
• provide inventory projections and support safety stock optimization in coordination with regional supply teams,
• evaluate supply constraints and propose mitigation actions to maintain service levels across the region,
• lead regular reporting activities, including forecast accuracy dashboards, demand review packs, and KPIs,
• ensure data integrity in planning systems and support system enhancements or process automation initiatives,
• managing the team od Demand Planners – recruitment, motivation, appraisal,
• mentor junior planners and support development of best practices across the EMEA demand planning community,
• lead or contribute to global and regional projects related to S&OP, forecasting, product transitions, or planning excellence,
• implement process improvements to enhance forecast reliability, transparency, and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field,
• 8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain ideally in pharmaceutical or FMCG industry,
• experience in Team Management of 5 – 15 Demand Planners,
• proven experience managing demand across multiple markets/regions (EMEA preferred),
• experience with S&OP/IBP processes and cross-functional leadership,
• strong proficiency in SAP advanced planning systems,
• excellent excel and data analytics skills; understanding of statistical modeling and forecasting methods,
• comfortable working with large datasets, dashboards, and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.),
• excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills across seniority levels and cultures,
• ability to handle complexity, navigate ambiguity, and make data-driven decisions,
• highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities,

We offer:

• competitive base salary of 23 000 zł to 29 000 zł and annual bonus,
• company car or equivalent,
• challenges in international fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing