Baxter
Healthcare
DemandPlanningProcessExpert
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“Demand Planning Process Expert at Baxter. Skills: Demand Planning, Process optimization, Continuous improvement, Supply Chain. Drive continuous improvement initiatives. Identify gaps in demand planning processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure consistent execution; Ensure effective execution; Deliver exceptional results
Industry & Context.
Forecast accuracy analysis; Volatility analysis; Bias insights; Identify gaps; Translate business needs
3 days on Site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years professional experience in Demand Planning, Master's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or Information Technology, Experience working within SIOP / S&OP / IBP frameworks
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with planning systems e.g. Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro, SAP APO/IBP, Blue Yonder, Experience as a key user, process excellence team member, or transformation role, Exposure to Machine Learning, Demand Sensing, and Artificial Intelligence applications in planning or similar processes
What You'll Do.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Identify gaps in demand planning processes
Propose process reengineering opportunities
Propose process simplification opportunities
Propose process automation opportunities
Act as global expert for demand planning solutions
Ensure system designs align with approved processes
Ensure reporting designs align with approved processes
Translate business needs into requirements
Translate business needs into user stories
Support testing of process changes
Support validation of process changes
Support deployment of process changes
Support testing of system changes
Support validation of system changes
Support deployment of system changes
Ensure process adherence across regions
Ensure correct system usage across regions
Support cross-functional projects
Support cross-functional initiatives
Develop process documentation
Maintain process documentation
Develop training materials
Maintain training materials
Deliver training sessions
Support onboarding of Demand Planners
Support onboarding of Demand Planning SMEs
Promote best practices across geographies
Promote consistent behaviors across geographies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supply Chain Centre of Excellence Team; Demand Planning; Network Planning; IT teams; Analytics teams; SC COE team; GPS team
Communication Scope
Explain complex topics
Process & Methodology
SIOP / S&OP / IBP frameworks
Full Job Description
**This is where** your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. **The Demand Planning Process Expert** is a member of the pan Baxter **Supply Chain Centre of Excellence Team** and is accountable for governing, standardizing, and continuously improving demand planning processes across regions and business units. This role focuses on process optimization, best‑practice adoption, and capability building, ensuring consistent and effective execution of demand planning processes. Acting as a trusted business partner to Demand Planners, the role bridges Demand Planning, Network Planning, IT, and Analytics teams, translating business needs into scalable and sustainable process and system solutions. The position supports both run‑the‑business activities and transformational initiatives, including system enhancements, advanced analytics enablement, and organizational capability development. **Key Responsibilities:** ## **Continuous Improvement & Transformation** * Drive **continuous improvement initiatives** based on forecast accuracy analysis, volatility and bias insights, and feedback from DP Subject Matter Experts. * Identify gaps in current demand planning processes and propose **process reengineering, simplification, and automation opportunities**. * Act as a **global ex
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