Demand Planner

Requisition ID:  34232  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

The Demand Planner is responsible for analyzing sales data and market trends in order forecast future demand for specific product portfolios supporting the North America sales region. The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate forecast models, collaborating with key stakeholders to collect market intelligence, analyzing demand patterns, and participating actively in consensus meetings with the commercial and finance teams to develop the regional demand plan for the next 12 to 18 months. The Demand Planner provides key regional inputs to the Global Supply Chain Planning team to ensure that customer service levels are maintained while optimizing supply chain efficiency and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Demand Planning

• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify trends, patterns and anomalies that impact demand.
• Develop and maintain accurate monthly demand plan for specific product portfolios, using statistical forecasting tools.
• Collaborate with marketing, commercial and finance teams to collect marketing intelligence to ensure alignment of the demand plan with business goals.
• Track forecast accuracy and bias indicators, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare forecast and inventory reports for management, highlighting key trends and potential issues.
• Align with Global Supply Chain Planning on any supply constraints to the demand plan and identify solutions with cross functional teams to best meet business objectives.
• The Demand Planner will also support the regional Inventory Planner.

Inventory Planning

• Proactively communicate supply status and highlight risks to the Customer Service and Commercial teams, ensuring transparency and driving mitigation plans.
• Provide internal stakeholders with timely and accurate updates on open orders, backorders, product availability, and lead times.
• Oversees and guides the execution of inbound flows, including shipment notifications, inbound transactions, discrepancy management, and escalations to ensure supply continuity.
• Ensures proper execution of SOPs related to inventory planning, receipt, distribution, and warehouse operations.
• Performing and overseeing inventory control tasks and stock movements to maintain data integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5-years experience in demand planning.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end global supply chains.
• Experience in ERP (SAP preferred), Advanced Planning and Scheduling, and Demand Planning software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products (Project, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferable experience in the medical device/ healthcare sector

Skills

• Strong analytical skills for efficient data extraction and comparison.
• Excellent planning skills: focus on accuracy, attention to detail and meeting of deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to influence change effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to function as a leader, an individual contributor, and in a team environment.
• Display the ability to shift priorities as required by the supply chain organization and its internal and external customers.
• Ability to anticipate problems and diffuse impacts in dynamic market conditions.
• Mindset for continuous improvement & opportunities to refine standardized processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clear, concise and organized information, both verbally and in writing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

APICS Certificate (preferred)

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado or Remote - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Logistics Specialists typically work in an office environment, but may also need to visit warehouses, distribution centers, or transportation hubs as part of their responsibilities. Typical Office Environment requirements include reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $67,100.00 to $83,900.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.