Senior Demand Forecasting Manager

Job description

Business IntroductionWe manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.Position SummaryYou will lead demand forecasting for our India cluster. You will build clear, data-driven forecasts and work closely with commercial, supply and finance teams. We value people who are collaborative, curious and focused on improving forecast accuracy and service. This role offers visible responsibility, learning opportunities and the chance to make a measurable impact while helping GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.  Job Purpose • To drive a single number mindset by coordinating Demand Planning activities with Commercial, Finance and Supply teams. • To lead team and drive initiatives for process simplification and automation and compliance in areas of Import- Exports and Primary freight management. Key Responsibilities Demand Planning • Operates the volume forecasting process within the Supply Chain Operating Model supporting the Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) for an assigned set of Segments/Therapies/Markets • Responsible for historical data cleansing (liaising with the commercial teams) and running of Statistical forecast for the assigned Segments/Therapies/Markets • Partners with the LOC Marketing teams and Finance Team to lead the monthly Pre-DRM & DRM meetings to discuss baseline forecasts volume and agree any forecast adjustments across relevant Segments/Therapies/Markets capturing the Unconstrained Volume and Value forecasts • Liaise with the commercial and marketing teams to capture comprehensive total volume forecast including New Product Introduction, and Tenders • Prepares forecast inputs into the key Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) meetings including Demand Review, feeding through to Supply Review and regional S&OP meetings. • Accountable for driving performance in demand forecasting KPIs by performing a detailed root cause analysis and working with commercial and finance organizations to take corrective actions. • Supports the demand lead for strategic global and regional projects that will use demand forecasting as a lever to unlock further benefits in GSK's supply chain including Inventory Reduction, FG write-off reduction, ERP and process enhancements, Supply Chain Transformation etc. • Promotes a ‘one number’ mindset to drive business decision-making and forecast transparency / functional accountability. • Ensure system compliance in generating the statistical forecast, maintaining the Market Intelligence data and timely release of the forecast volume data to commercial and supply chain teams. • Work with the Supply chain Process and Capability champion to drive the future improvements and process simplification in Demand Forecasting  Knowledge/ Education / Experience Required A. Educational Background 1. Minimum Level of Education • BE with MBA from reputed institute • 8 to 12 years of experience in Demand planning (Pharma or FMCG experienced preferred) • Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and good stakeholder management • Good knowledge of Supply chain disciplines like supply planning, distribution planning, inventory management and procurement • Good knowledge of excel and power BI expected • APICS or equivalent certification will be an advantage Area of Specialisation - Supply Chain Why is this Level of Education Required? • Demand Planning/Supply chain Planning • Inventory management • Statistical forecasting • Data analytics • Forecasting tools and software 2. Preferred Level of Education • BE with MBA from reputed institute Area of Specialisation - Supply Chain Why is this Level of Education Preferred? • Demand Planning/Supply chain Planning • Inventory management • Statistical forecasting • Data analytics • Forecasting tools and software B. Job-Related ExperienceMinimum Level of Job-Related Experience required - BE with MBA from reputed institute Why is this Level of Experience Required? • Demand Planning/Supply chain Planning • Inventory management • Statistical forecasting • Data analytics • Forecasting tools and software C. Other Job-Related Skills/Background • 6 to 10 years of experience in Demand planning (Pharma or FMCG experienced preferred) • Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and good stakeholder management • Good knowledge of Supply chain disciplines like supply planning, distribution planning, inventory management and procurement • Good knowledge of excel and power BI expected • APICS or equivalent certification will be an advantage Skills Busine