Commercial Demand Planning Analyst (m/f/d) Molecula Diagnostics

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena, Munich and Hamburg.

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise.

The Opportunity This position works out of our Wiesbaden site - Abbott Diagnostics GmbH. The position holder will be responsible for short and mid-term demand planning and driving the operational excellence in demand.

Your Tasks

• IBP Process: Lead the Integrated business planning (IBP) process with senior management and cross-functional teams across EMEA through monthly Demand Review meetings.
• Demand Planning: own the demand forecast process, consolidate the country demand forecasts in sales and units and develop a realistic demand plan for EMEA. Anticipate when to act and provide supporting detail to reach consensus on the demand forecast, identify and articulate issues and decisions that need to be addressed in the IBP meeting.
• Challenge forecast assumptions, ensure the demand forecast is integrated into and synchronized with the financial plans, continuously monitor variables affecting demand, collect and report rationale for variances and deviations to target.
• Forecasting Accuracy: drive accountability for forecast accuracy in the region through KPI reporting and feedback to process participants.
• Overseeing processes in delivery of the month/ quarter: analyze the demand for the month/ quarter and work closely with Supply Chain team as well as Distribution manager to ensure sales commitments can be met.
• Creates and manages area or country product/shipment allocations during times of short supply.
• New product launches: supports the development of new product launches and retirements plans.
• Communication: support management team in demand planning and forecasting accuracy improvements, develop and maintain communication links between finance, marketing, sales, and commercial excellence to ensure proper execution of the forecast KPI management: develop, maintain and constantly improve processes and performance measures for EMEA.
• Ad-hoc projects: support the Commercial Excellence director in ad-hoc projects to enhance processes and commercial performance.

Your Qualification

• University Degree in business, marketing, technical, science discipline or equivalent business experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• At least 3 years business experience in similar roles or finance.
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and Power Point.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate across all organizational levels; confident presenting to senior management.
• Self-starter and team player able to work under high levels of pressure to challenging deadlines.
• Enjoy working independently in an agile business environment.
• Fluent in English.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Sales Force DIVISION: AMD Molecular LOCATION: Germany > Wiesbaden-Delkenheim : G20 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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