Demand Planner

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Demand Planner located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. And our culture is interconnected by the shared values of Our Credo. It?s a culture that celebrates diversity and diverse perspectives. It helps employees achieve an effective mix between work and home life and supports their efforts to have a positive impact on their communities. About Consumer Health Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Consumer Health business to create a new publicly traded company. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 24 months, and it will be subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as required, and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of a new entity within New Consumer Health and your employment would be governed by New Consumer Health?s employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by New Consumer Health at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Role Summary: The Demand Planner will be accountable for incorporating macro trends into regional forecasts, as well as product discontinuations. The forecast build should also incorporate business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, replenishment analysts, and other sources where applicable across 24 month horizon. Duties and Responsibilities: Forecasting and S&OP Management: Maintains and understands the sales data at different aggregation levels (Brands, Sub-brands, SKUs, variants, sizes, Distribution channels, demand groups and demand locations). Gathers information and documents assumptions based on historical data, business intelligence gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailers, and other sources. Produces unconstrained base demand plan utilizing APO statistical modelling in collaboration with Central demand planning team. Maintains & validates assumptions of activities calendar and events forecasting building blocks. Facilitates parts of the S&OP process to gain consensus and alignment with all stakeholders involved in the process to arrive at one unbiased aligned number, practicing the IBP concepts. Analyses gaps (financials, capacities, inventory etc.) from unit based plans to drive alignment between business functions. Measures and tracks the forecast accuracy at different levels and initiate action plans to continuously improve forecast accuracy. Risk management and Inventory Health: Manages and communicates supply criticalities to all stakeholders outside the 3month horizon. Collaborates with the regional supply planners to assign the right priority and action plan to minimize such supply risks. Co-owns with RSP inventory DOS and stock cover for their assigned products category / inventory location. Performs SLOB risk analysis and initiate action plans with marketing/commercial team to keep SLOB provisions at minimum level. New Products Introduction: Locally owns NPI project management from supply chain point of view, collaborating with regional supply planners, regulatory, marketing, commercial and operations team to ensure successful on time NPI launch up the point that is handed over to OPEX. Manages Phase in Phase Out (PIPO) changes at SKU level and communicate changes to all stakeholders. Collaborates with Data Governance to ensure product codes are created in the system at the right time. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or similar. Courses in Supply Chain/Logistics is preferred. 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, at least one year in Demand Planning. Prior APO and IBP experience or qualification is preferred. Proven experience working with quantitative & qualitative numbers, and creating reports. Expert in Excel, Word and Power Point. Self-starter, results driven & self-motivated. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Acts as Risks/Opportunities Radar. Continuous Improvement Mind-set: PLAN, DO, CHECK & ACT (PDCA) approach to business, Analyses gaps, identifies root causes and process gaps, Initiates and completes actions. Builds collaborative business relationships internally and externally. Fluency in English, Arabic is preferred. Leadership Behaviors Required LIVE OUR CREDO: Puts the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first, pursues the highest standards of quality, safety, compliance & ethics and Ensures everyday actions contribute to Our Purpose CONNECT: Builds internal and external relationships based on respect, Collaborates openly across boundaries and acts as a team player. SHAPE: Inspires and contributes ideas that challenge thinking, demonstrates resilience and agility to drive and adapt to change. Grow: Develops self and others to reach their goals, engages in open & honest conversations and Drives performance by managing energy and taking ownership for outcomes. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences That is why we, in the United Arab Emirates, are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means ?You Belong?! Primary Location United Arab Emirates-Dubai-Dubai- Organization Johnson & Johnson Middle East FZ-LLC (8608) Job Function Operations Requisition ID 2206039975W

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