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**Job Function: **
Supply Chain Planning
**Job Sub Function: **
Demand Planning
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
São Paulo, Brazil
Job Description:
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We are looking for the best talent for **Demand Planning Lead, **Brazil & South LATAM
**Purpose: **The Demand Planning Coordinator will coordinate regional forecasting activities for the LATAM Surgical business, driving forecast accuracy, demand visibility, and alignment between Commercial and Supply Chain organizations. This role plays a critical part in IBP governance and business decision making.
**Responsibilities: **
- Coordinate regional demand planning and forecasting processes across LATAM
- Facilitate monthly demand review and IBP routines
- Challenge assumptions and develop data-driven demand scenarios
- Analyze forecast performance and identify root causes for deviations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for MAPE and forecast bias
- Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning teams
- Support launch planning and portfolio management activities
- Develop dashboards and reporting for executive visibility
- Improve baseline forecasting models and event management processes
**Job requirements: **
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or related fields
- 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning or Forecasting
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience with statistical forecasting methodologies
- Advanced Excel and Power BI knowledge
- Experience with SAP/APO/IBP or equivalent planning systems
- Fluent English, Spanish required and Portuguese
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities
Nice to have:
- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
- Experience in MedTech, Pharma, Healthcare, or FMCG industries
- Experience with advanced forecasting tools
- Knowledge of Python, SQL, or data analytics
- Experience with scenario planning and IBP transformations
**Core competencies: **
- Strategic Data-Driven Leadership
- Enterprise & Systems Thinking
- Influence & Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment
- Continuous Improvement & Transformation Mindset
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Savvy, Coaching, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Savvy, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Marketing Functions, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Statistics, Supply Planning