Demand Planning Separation in Leeds

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The Demand Planning Separation role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate demand signals during a period of business transformation. This position supports the Plan function within Supply Chain by developing demand forecasts, analyzing trends, and partnering cross‑functionally to enable service continuity and inventory optimization. The role offers high visibility and impact as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone organization, contributing directly to customer service, operational stability, and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, and input from commercial and supply chain partners.
• Analyze demand variability, forecast accuracy, and bias; identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to align demand plans with supply capabilities.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes with high‑quality demand insights.
• Monitor product lifecycle changes, including launches, transitions, and discontinuations, and reflect impacts in demand plans.
• Prepare and present demand planning reports, dashboards, and scenario analyses for leadership review.
• Ensure data integrity across planning systems and support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.
• Apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and DePuy Synthes values in all day‑to‑day interactions and decision‑making.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience and Skills Required: Typically requires 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or analytics. Experience working with forecasting methodologies, demand planning tools, and ERP systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques. Ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Preferred: Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a regulated manufacturing environment. Experience supporting S&OP or IBP processes. Familiarity with demand planning systems (e.g., SAP APO/IBP or similar platforms). Experience supporting business transformations, separations, or large‑scale change initiatives. Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and performance metrics (e.g., MAPE, bias). Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Language: English.
• Travel: Limited; Up to 10% domestic travel.
• Certifications: APICS CPIM or similar certification preferred.

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