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Demand Planning Manager (1 year contract)

WHO ARE WE?

 

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you ready to take on a key role in shaping supply chain performance across multiple countries and product categories? At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are looking for a Demand Planning Manager to join our MIDI (Mid-Sized Countries) team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will manage demand planning and supply replenishment activities for our Animal Health portfolio, ensuring product availability, optimized service levels, and efficient inventory management.

This is your opportunity to:

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing.
  • Lead demand planning processes that directly impact product availability and customer satisfaction.
  • Work in a dynamic, international environment with exposure to eight countries and multiple business segments.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization in supply chain operations.
  • Be part of a purpose-driven company committed to improving lives through innovation in healthcare.

This position is based in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Head of S&OP and Demand Management MIDI.

Please note that this is a temporary position with a fixed-term contract of 1 year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to be part of a truly innovative and revolutionary team! Join us if you want to make the difference.

 

HOW YOU’LL FIT IN

  • Prepare, plan and execute demand planning and supply replenishment for assigned SKUs and markets  to ensure compliant product supply to meet market demand in the OPUs and to avoid inventory destructions
  • Ensure inventory availability and alignment with planning variables (e.g., safety stocks, EOQ/EOC, version changes).
  • Ensure correctness of demand planning variables in case of VMI (e.g. min/max inventory levels).
  • Act as the single point of contact for manufacturing sites, CMOs, and global SNPM/Global CSCM.
  • Lead bottleneck management and coordinate supply issues with local S&OP and customer service teams.
  • Participate in S&OP cycles and collaborative forecasting with commercial and supply chain stakeholders.
  • Business partnering at MIDI level for assigned business segments.
  • Maintain accurate master data and support logistics preparation for product launches and changes.
  • Monitor and report on key KPIs such as CSL, DOIf, and destruction costs.

 

YOU BRING

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, with a focus on logistics or supply chain.
  • At least 2 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in demand/replenishment planning within pharma, OTC, FMCG, or animal health.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP APO, JDA, and Excel for data analysis and planning.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complexity across diverse stakeholders.
  • High level of problem solving capabilities and ability to identify/execute pragmatic solutions.
  • Strong ability to prioritize with a high sense of urgency.
  • A proactive, analytical mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Certification in APICS is preferred.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region: 

  • Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace, OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 
  • Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) 
  • A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme) 
  • Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building  
  • Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize 
  • Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days). 
  • A very diverse team (currently over 50 nationalities) that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere! 

 

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

Screening:

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