Demand Planning Lead Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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Job Description About the role:

As theDemand Planning Lead, you will be responsible for managing thedemand forecast and collaborating with the US commercial franchise,commercial planning, and finance, to ensure the proper demandsignal is being submitted in Takeda’s Integrated Business Planningsystem IBP, to our manufacturing Operating Units (OpU’s) forproducts in scope. You will report into the Head of US Supply ChainCoordination.

How you will contribute:

Manage a framework of keyperformance indicators that maximizes customer service level (CSL),meet target inventory levels, improves forecast accuracy (FA), andminimize product discards in the US Maintain demand forecastsegmentation for all products in scope and align on high-touch(e.g. high variability, new launch, loss-of-exclusivity, criticallow inventory coverage, etc.) vs low-touch brands for optimalresource allocation and automation Prepare and analyze actuals andforecast to decide on profiles for statistical demand forecast withthe objective to drive automatization Update the statisticalforecast according to agreed timelines for submission Collaborateon maintaining Master Data in relevant systems (e.g.

SAP, IBP

) andaccording to procedures Perform Exception-based review of updatedforecast – statistical or manual forecast – with Commercialcounterpart in Handshake Meeting and agree where local marketintelligence is required Contrast with commercial analytics demandprojections and financial revenue plans, for the brands in scopewith the objective to identify risk and opportunities In caserelevant: Manage country product allocation and quota’s accordingto plans in collaboration with Global teams Collaborate withCountry S&OP leads within own team and share outcomes fromDemand Reviews to all relevant stakeholders

MinimumRequirements/Qualifications:

BS/BA in business or relevant field(including supply chain degree) 5 years of demand and supplyplanning experience (preferably in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry) with 3 years in a business analytics roleFundamental knowledge of supply chain MBA or other advanced degreeswith a quantitative background preferred APICS Certificationpreferred More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patientcare through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals andbest in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focusedcompany that will inspire and empower you to grow throughlife-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takedaoffers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives forexcellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive,collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by anunwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a BrighterFuture to people around the world. This position is currentlyclassified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid andRemote Work policy. LI-Hybrid Takeda Compensation and BenefitsSummary We understand compensation is an important factor as youconsider the next step in your career. We are committed toequitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be moretransparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA U.S.

Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 – $215,270.00 The estimated salaryrange reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actualbase salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, includingthe qualifications of the individual applicant for the position,years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level ofeducation attained, certifications or other professional licensesheld, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or fromwhich they will be performing the job.

The actual base salaryoffered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wagerequirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may beeligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.basedemployees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, visioninsurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term andlong-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuitionreimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays,and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are alsoeligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sicktime, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paidvacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment tocreating a diverse workforce and providing equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, parental status, nationalorigin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information orcharacteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran,special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordancewith applicable federal, state and local laws, and any othercharacteristic protected by law. Locations Boston, MA Worker TypeEmployee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a liedetector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminalpenalties and civil liability.