How you'll make an impact:
Demand Planners manage the demand information flows to produce the bottoms up forecast, by-sku by-month, for a category, multiple brands or a large brand.
The Demand Planner develops statistical forecasts and integrates numerous elements of business data and market intelligence shared by internal category teams and the Market Forecast planners.
Market intelligence includes initiatives, distribution, pricing, and promotional activities. The forecast is used by supply chain, finance, and business leadership and as such, it is a critical job with significant commercial and business implications.
Inventory Planners optimizes stock levels by using the forecasted demand as a base to manage replenishment while minimizing excess inventory and preventing obsolescence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prioritize key master data items to support current and future business plans. Maintain master data directly in the system (when applicable).
Evaluate historical shipment patterns, use experience and statistical knowledge to implement optimal models to represent (1) the best future forecast pattern, and (2) the most efficient forecast method to deliver best accuracy per effort invested.
Review statistical forecasts periodically and implement updates to deliver best ongoing modeling as business evolves over time.
Make forecast modifications in the system, in collaboration with the Market/Sales counterparts. Maintain the system volumes in line with assumptions (Finance Reviews).
Understand market dynamics and latest marketing and supply plans (promotions, cannibalization, distribution changes, supply constraints, etc) and make value-added inputs.
Represent Supply Chain in Commercial/category meetings and further enable category level accuracy results.
Collaborate with local and global Supply Chain contacts – communicate significant forecast changes and what-if projections in line with operating strategy; review latest supply situation; and manage resulting forecast updates.
Examples in this area include managing cases of reduced product availability, initiative pipeline development, and significant merchandising timing moves.
What you'll need:
Solid experience in Supply Chain or related field
Degree in Logistics, Business, Marketing, or related
B2 English level required
Spanish desired
Knowledge in tools such as: Microsoft Office, ERP, Blue Younder desired
Skills Required
- Solid experience in Supply Chain or related field
- Degree in Logistics, Business, Marketing, or related
- B2 English level required
- Spanish desired
- Knowledge in tools such as Microsoft Office, ERP, Blue Yonder desired
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with multiple plan choices, HSA options, and fertility support, and the company highlights holistic well‑being programs.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and well‑regarded retirement offerings add clear long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount and look‑back feature makes equity ownership accessible and enhances the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
