Job Abstract

Now’s our time to inspire the future of healthcare together.

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company with over 170 years of experience and 18,000 patents. More than 48,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. We stand with our customers around the world to support them in delivering high quality care to their patients. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services. This is what truly matters to us.

Global Commercial Planning Lead

Position Overview:

The Global Commercial Demand Planning Lead willestablish and govern a central demand planning process, standardize demandplanning processes across all zones, and collaborate with cross-functionalteams to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency. This role will act as acentral point of contact between Zone Demand Planners and Business LineIntegrated Business Planning (IBP)/Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Key Responsibilities:

• : Establish and govern a central demand planning process in alignment with Business Lines and Supply Chain Management.
• Process Standardization: Implement and standardize demand planning processes across all zones.
• : Develop and guide Zone Demand Planners in improving forecasting processes and accuracy via data tools.
• : Ensure process steps and tool utilization are executed across all zones. Collaborate with the Data Analytics group to integrate and optimize the tool landscape for planning.
• : Support the enhancement of statistical forecast models by providing relevant customer information to the Data Analytics group.
• : Facilitate and enable decision-making for Commercial Leadership and Business Lines on forecasting topics.
• : Articulate and communicate demand uncertainties and risks. Develop options for optimizing inventory, replenishment, and demand plans to supply planning.
• : Act as a partner and first point of contact for collaboration between Zone and Business Line Integrated Business Planning/SCM. Consult and inform the respective Supply Chain Heads of demand and supply issues.
• : Present status and issues on product supply for respective markets or regions to the Sales & Operations Planning meeting. Manage key performance indicators/targets used in the demand planning area.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 10+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related field, ideally in multi-national companies in the life sciences or healthcare sector
• Forecasting: a strong track record of process improvement and driving forecasting accuracy.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in demand planning and forecasting tools (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP IBP), and experience with data analytics tools (e.g., DXCon, Shareville, Smartsheet). Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Leadership and Development: Proven experience in developing and guiding teams, particularly in a global or multi-zone context (Ability to mentor and support Zone Demand Planners)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Data Analytics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Process Management: Strong understanding of demand planning processes, with the ability to implement and standardize these processes across multiple regions.
• Customer Focus: Strong understanding of customer needs and market trends, with the ability to incorporate this knowledge into demand forecasting.
• Decision-Making: Ability to facilitate and enable decision-making for senior leadership on forecasting topics. Experience in risk management and communicating demand uncertainties.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to staying updated on new data analytics tools and methodologies. Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required. Additional languages are a plus.