Demand and Inventory Analyst

Maidenhead
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Role: Demand and Inventory Analyst
Contract: ASAP until 1/8/2027
Office- Maidenhead (hybrid) - 3 days on siteSRG are partnered with a global biopharmaceutical company with focus and capabilities to address some of the world's greatest health challenges. Our client combines advanced science, expertise and passion to solve serious health issues and have a remarkable impact on people's lives.

Responsibilities

As an integral part of the Commercial Operations team, reporting to the Demand Manager, the individual will be responsible for:

Monthly review of forecasted demand by sku, aligned to the Demand Review and S&OP process timelines.
Review of projected demand, stock, and replenishments to identify risks of stock shortage or obsolescence in advance. Work with the supply planners to adjust replenishments as necessary to reduce such risks.
A weekly review of current stock holding to identify any slow-moving inventory, possible expiry date risk and stock shortages.
Prepare and manage Request of Changes to Master Arrival Schedule and get corresponding approvals (formal RCMAS process).
Prepare and review forecast accuracy reports, KPI reports and other reports for discussion at Demand Reviews, highlighting the main messages for the commercial and finance teams
Perform stock reconciliation activities on a regular basis to ensure stock holding is reported accurately in SAP
Ongoing review, maintenance, and submission of the affiliate's Material Master Data
Reporting of actual and potential back orders for the affiliate through the back-order tool
Preparation and review of the stock provision accrual, based on current stock holding, forecasted demand and expiry/artwork changes
Support the 3PL with the smooth processing of inbound shipments and support as necessary
Analyse the 3PL monthly stock counts to ensure that all inventory is counted as per policy
Ad-hoc analysis where demand is consistently ahead of forecast to ensure a thorough understanding is gained of what the drivers are
Support the use of the Statistical Forecasting process, ensuring that the forecast is accurate and support the correct stock levels
Provide monthly reporting on inventory, summarised by brand
Support Customer Service queries related to outbound deliveries and inventoryProviding support for:

the Crisis Management Team where possible stock shortages are identified
new asset launches and product discontinuations as required
the customer service team as requiredSkills, Knowledge and Qualifications

Systems

Microsoft Suite, including excel
SAP (preferred)
JDA (preferred)Business Knowledge

Previous Demand or Supply experience
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge and experience of the Supply Chain processes
Previous experience working in an international business setting (desirable)
Pharmaceutical Industry background (preferred)Qualifications and Competencies

Highly analytical with a desire and ability to learn quickly
Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
Highly results driven. Comfortable working in a fast-moving, multi-tasking environment and able to cope with high degrees of uncertainty
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong inter-personal skills to enable the smooth implementation of changes
Good commercial acumen
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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