Job Description

Senior Executive - Demand PlanningA highly critical and visible supply chain role that will oversee the J&J Medical Franchise (Business Unit) Supply Chain Planning processes. This is a hands-on position responsible for developing and executing Demand Plan, Inventory Plan, Supply Plan, and Customer Service that will enable the franchise to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales, marketing, operations and customer support teams is paramount to achieve these sales and service objectives and oversee launch of new product portfolio in MedTech space.Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive S&OP meetings with Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Finance reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, tenders and other market intelligence).
• Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Drive supply and inventory plans aligned with franchise Business plans to achieve the targets.
• Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets.
• Managing projects related to Depuy Synthes and overall medical devices involving cross function skills.
• Continuous assess the supply chain and business process. Identify areas which can be done more efficiently by innovation & analytics.
• Ownership & improvement of key SC KPIs - Forecast accuracy, Inventory Value & DOS, LIFR, Back Orders, ESO/ SLOB etc.
• Work with the extended support team in preparing basic MIS, communicating the MIS to the sales teams on a daily/ weekly basis.
• Develop advanced MIS for the franchise to enable them make data driven decisions.
• Work closely with imports, warehouses, and freight forwarders to ensure timely inventory availability.
• Understand regulatory export requirements and processes required to meet them. Ensure that processes are SOX and Regulatory compliant and meet audit requirements.
• Manage Tender orders processing including manual invoice preparation - invoices for specific Government tender orders per the customer requirement. Manage MRP labelling process of imported codes.
• Liase with Sales & Marketing on a regular basis to assess market dynamics and collect MI to align forecast.
• Need to connect with key stakeholders including RA, QA, Legal, CLS, Finance Quality, Regulatory & Compliance (QRC)

Preferred Related Industry Experience (if applicable): Preferably but not limited to Health Care industry/FMCG Required Knowledge.Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in forecasting and demand planning. Subject Understanding of collaborative forecasting methods, S&OP process.
• Knowledge of key performance metrics- Inventory turns, margin contributions, DOS, LIFR, MAPE, Back Order, ESO, SLOB etc.
• Good understanding of analytical tools (Excel, Access, etc.) and effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify critical gaps and raise issues to the S & OP team.
• Results and performance driven.
• Possess sense of urgency.
• Project Management involving cross functional teams

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of key performance metrics- Inventory turns, margin contributions, DOS, LIFR, MAPE, Back Order, ESO, SLOB etc.
• Experience in forecasting and demand planning. Subject Understanding of collaborative forecasting methods, S&OP process.
• Good understanding of analytical tools (Excel, Access, etc.) and effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify critical gaps and raise issues to the S&OP team.
• Experience in Demand planning.
• Strong understanding of APO / MRP concepts.
• Full understanding of the components of Safety Stock and can use math to calculate demand variability component of Safety Stock.
• Understands how shifts in demand forecast and sales vs. forecast impact the supply plans.

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