Sr. Category Demand Planner

Location:

Allegan, MI, US, 49010 Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49503

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

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Description Overview

Perrigo is looking for an individual that excels in demand planning and analytics and has a track record of improving forecast accuracy and bias. The Senior Demand Planner will drive improvements to our demand planning processes, develop analytical insights, drive consensus on demand assumptions, and enrich the demand signal.

Scope of the Role

Responsible for improving SKU-level forecast accuracy and eliminating bias across products/categories over a 36-month planning horizon.
This role will analyze several distribution and velocity demand factors, including market POS data, new/lost business, and service impacts to develop reasons to believe in the demand signal (units & dollars) and drive consensus with cross-functional teams.
Provides robust investigation to develop insights and validate assumptions, while highlighting gaps & exceptions.
Completes root cause analysis on forecast error and collaborates with business partners on corrective actions.
Responsible for leading monthly Category Demand Review meetings with Marketing and Commercial partners.
Strong technical skills with ability to mine large amounts of data, develop new tools, and drive process improvements.

Experience Required

Minimum of 7 years of forecast/demand related analytical experience required.
Ability to develop and apply forecasting methods with complex inputs from a variety of sources.
Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and results oriented.
Critical thinker with strong problem solving, and able to navigate ambiguity.
Excellent ability to obtain and analyze data, take initiative, develop strong relationships with business partners, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Excellent skills in investigative reasoning and has a high degree of skill working with calculations and numbers with attention to detail and accuracy.
High proficiency in Excel and experience with forecasting software required.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

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