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Demand Planning Lead   

Almaty | Kazakhstan (KZ) | Full-time | Permanent | Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics | Professionals 

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Demand Planning Lead to drive the demand planning and S&OP processes, ensure high forecast accuracy, and lead a team of planners. This role will act as a key business partner for Commercial, Marketing, Supply Planning, Regulatory, and Global teams to ensure product availability, optimal inventory levels, and effective cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Demand Planning team, ensuring effective workload distribution, coaching, and performance management and report
• Own and drive the demand planning process within the S&OP framework.
• Lead demand review meetings and coordinate forecasting activities with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and HQ stakeholders.
• Develop forecasting and reporting processes
• Analyze market trends, primary and secondary sales data, promotional activities, product launches, and phase-outs to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy and other planning KPIs; identify root causes of deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment between demand forecasts, supply plans, and inventory targets.
• Manage inventory health, including safety stock policies, slow-moving and excess stock risks, and product availability.
• Partner with Supply Planning and Regulatory teams to proactively manage supply risks and regulatory changes impacting product availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting methodologies, planning processes, and data quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, GDP requirements, and company policies.

Requirements

• Higher education in Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or S&OP processes.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Upper-Intermediate English or higher.

Preferred Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Data-driven decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in a dynamic international environment

If you’re ready to grow, to innovate, and to work alongside people who inspire - welcome to STADA Eurasia. Your next chapter begins here.

We look forward to receiving your application via our career portal. At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality.