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Job Description
About Takeda
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
About the role
Join our collaborative team as a Demand Planner at Takeda Oceania!
You will be responsible for managing and maintaining a portion of the Australian & New Zealand product portfolio, collaborating with key stakeholders within the business. Within this role, you will analyse the forecast to ensure product availability in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role reports into the Supply Chain Manager.
What you will do:
Manage demand planning and adhere to the forecast accuracy targets and other related KPIs by working closely with cross functional teams, Intercompany overseas suppliers, external suppliers and distribution centres. This responsibility includes facilitating monthly demand review meetings, co-ordination of on-time shipments, and the monitoring of supply planning with various manufacturing plants
Collaborate with Commercial teams to understand market demands and changing market trends, monthly sales forecast, analyst forecast errors and assist Commercial teams to improve their forecast accuracy, whilst adhering to the forecast accuracy targets.
Identify business impact of forecast errors and communicate / escalate early with any related supply issues that may impact the local market.
Communicate with manufacturing sites in a timely manner to understand the impact of forecast change, expediting / pushing out replenishment as required.
Partner with Takeda Regional teams for forecast reviews, share financial risks due to lack of supply, and any topics which need Regional escalation.
Manage new product launches in line with Commercial plan and adherence to local compliance requirements. Lead launch supply discussions with cross functional stakeholders to manage launch progress and share updates with Regional Launch lead.
Co-ordinate & monitor all shipments into the country, with focus on activities up to customs clearance.
Maintain KPIs to all manufacturing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and work with Supply Planners to ensure demand forecasts translate to correct supply needs.
Monitor inventory to prevent excess & obsolete stock, adhering to the days of inventory KPI target.
What we're seeking in you:
Familiarity with forecasting concepts, methodologies, and an understanding of the interrelationship between Demand Planning and its dependent functions such as Sales, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
Strong negotiation skills and is ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way
Experience in leading cross functional teams and influence consensus-based decision-making.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement & agility.
Strong communication skills and ability to present data in an easy-to-understand format.
Advanced Excel skills using Power BI.
What awaits you:
Immerse yourself in an inclusive culture that nurtures an exceptional employee experience
Unlock continuous career growth and development opportunities tailored to your aspirations
Experience our core values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance in action everyday
Enjoy a competitive salary package and comprehensive wellbeing benefits
Access to our inclusive gender-neutral paid parental leave, supporting all parents
Takeda is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, so please let us know how we can support you.
Locations
Sydney, Australia
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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