Senior Supply Demand Planner

Iconma

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Actuals, Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Follow Through, Forecasting, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Load Planning, Manufacturing, Marketing, Materials Planning, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft Office, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Research, Oracle Database 9i, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management, Product/Service Launch, Productivity Model, Profit & Loss, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sales, Sales Operations, Statistical Modeling, Strategic Planning, Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Time Management
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
Today
Our Client, an American Biotechnology company, is looking for a Senior Supply Demand Planner for their Sunnyvale, CA/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Planning- Financial/Material and Strategic Planning
  • Analytics- Build and maintain analytical models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning
  • Financial Planning - Translate demand and supply plans into financial impact (revenue, margin, inventory, working capital)
  • Lead/participate in cross-functional team meetings/ SIOP process to develop best in class demand plan and optimum supply plan
  • Facilitate and drive collaboration with Marketing, Sales Operations, Finance team members to develop monthly/quarterly forecasts over mid-term and long-term.
  • Partner with NPI/ Engineering/ Marketing teams to understand product lifecycle/ buffer strategy, develop robust plans to enable new product launch and product end of life (EOL) planning.
  • Review and make improvements to statistical forecasting models, to drive best- in-class demand forecast accuracy
  • Analyze data output, historical shipments/ consumption for any modifications required based on product segmentation. 
  • Understand/ manage safety stock/ inventory targets for various regions/ plants
  • Partner with manufacturing, planning, regulatory and facilities teams to understand and drive buffer strategies to enable building moves and plan for regulatory restrictions.
  • Understanding of Capacity Models (lines/shifts, line efficiencies, head count and material lead times/constraints)
  • Develop capacity and material constrained build plan through cross functional collaboration with various partners (Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain)
  • Scenario planning for different Demand and Supply scenarios, understand & articulate the different options and impact
  • Represent their product families and present relevant data/ charts in the cross-functional SIOP meetings
  • Load plan to enable Manufacturing and Supply Chain execution
  • Monitor performance to plan, e.g. forecast versus actuals, and drive corrective actions/ mitigation plans
  • Support other planning activities such as Long-Range Forecast Creation, Excess & Obsolete reduction etc.
  • Drive improvements to Key Performance Indicators such as Forecast accuracy, on time in full (OTIF), Backorder, Finished Goods Inventory Attainment through root-cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration
  • Subject matter experience to participate and lead projects to improve operational efficiency & profitability goals
  • Troubleshoot and help resolve MPS/MRP issues for demand propagation; Participate in key projects, testing and go-live.
 
Requirements:
  • Analytical Rigor: Data-driven, model-savvy, and meticulous about assumptions and governance.
  • Decision Quality: Balances service, cost, and risk; proposes clear scenarios and trade-offs.
  • Execution Excellence: Delivers on commitments; strong follow-through on corrective actions.
  • Collaboration & Influence: Brings teams together; aligns priorities across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and QA/RA.
  • Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives amid evolving demand signals, supply constraints, and regulatory requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Standardizes processes, reduces variability, and improves signal fidelity.
  • Desired Education / Skillsets/ Qualifications
  • MS/MBA with minimum 6+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Engineering, Math/Finance, Operations Research, Supply Chain highly preferred.
  • BS with minimum 8+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, IE, Engineering highly preferred.
  • Analytical rigor / Data/ problem solving skills
  • Supply Chain/ Planning Domain experience
  • Product Life-cycle Management (New product introduction, End of Sale)
  • Expert in MS Office applications – Excel and .ppt
  • Familiarity and/or ability to work with Advanced Planning applications Like IBP, Oracle, O9 etc. and SAP ERP to create scalable processes
  • Leadership, communication and executive presentation skills to share insights/ gain consensus
 
Why Should You Apply?
  • Health Benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/