Senior Demand Planner - Remote

At Mozarc Medical, our vision is to reimagine the future of holistic kidney health technology. Established in 2023 out of equal investments from DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services, and Medtronic, one of the world's largest medical device companies, Mozarc Medical offers an exciting and unique start-up experience backed by the support of two long-time industry and market leaders.

Driven by our mission and values, we put our patients at the center of all we do. Our employees play a key role in developing technology solutions that enrich patients' lives and create meaningful progress in the treatment of kidney disease. Find your purpose and passion at Mozarc Medical.

 Position Title: Senior Demand Planner

 A Day in the Life

In this role, you will have responsibility to participate in the global forecasting cycle and oversee the tactical forecasting process for assigned portfolio. As a member of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team, you will work to develop and implement focused supply chain strategies which support business growth and profitability objectives, including customer satisfaction and product cost management. You will advance and implement strategies throughout each stage of the product lifecycle, including new product launch planning and execution, inventory and obsolescence management, product rationalization, and performance monitoring.

In addition, you will drive continuous improvement within the Integrated Business Planning Process (IBP). You will assess variation within demand and supply and proactively manage alignment and communication flows. You will support implementation of global/regional process and systems enhancements to improve supply chain efficiency. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

MUST HAVE DEMAND PLANNING EXPERIENCE.

• Developing, integrating, and providing account or brand-specific forecasts for internal sales and operations planning which includes replenishment data, point-of sale data, sales promotion information, marketing plans, manufacturing capacity, and new distribution/product deletions.  
• Assisting in the improvement of demand forecasting accuracy for internal and external customers including determining the appropriate algorithm for statistical forecasts.  
• Analyzing internal demand stream information and categorizing according to demand patterns.  
• Accountability for specific global product families within NewCo. 
• Supporting the monthly Integrated Business Planning cycle by facilitating monthly demand reviews for all assigned product families. 
• Reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, comparing & refining forecast models, summarizing data, validating and evaluating forecast results. 
• Managing and driving the IBP demand planning & regional review sub-process for applicable portfolio, focusing on operational plan change drivers and financial plan gap-closing opportunities. 
• Using, understanding and maintaining cross-functional linkages within the organization's demand planning software. (SAP, Manugistics, or other ERP system)

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Minimum of 4 years demonstrated results in Supply Chain management, demand planning, production scheduling, and / or forecasting, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of the same experience.

 Nice to Have

• Supply Chain background/experience preferred, Knowledge of finance, sales, marketing, regulatory, R&D and other supply chain functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands
• Strong analytical, data processing and problem-solving skills 
• Data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel and PowerPoint 
• Familiar with forecasting/demand planning systems and tools; Manugistics, SAP, APO preferred  
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of financial and operational impacts 
• Experience building relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and confidence 
• Ability to report/communicate technical data to a non-technical audience 
• Ability to communicate, partner with, and influence global team members 
• Collaborative work style; customer-focused 
• Medical Device or other regulated industry experience 
• Experience with large global manufacturer/distributor operations in a matrix organization
• Institute of Business Forecasting and/or APICS certification 
• Experience applying DMAIC or lean sigma methodologies 

 Why Work with Us? 

Working here is highly rewarding - we have the privilege of helping kidney patients experience greater freedom, improved outcomes and a renewed passion for life. 

It's essential our team members feel valued, supported and empowered too. That's why we provide a comprehensive total rewards package and opportunities to grow, develop and give back to the communities where we live and work - helping you reach your potential and enjoy a career full of life-changing possibilities.

Physical Job Requirements 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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