Supply Chain Senior Demand Lead

About The Job

The Senior Demand Lead supports the business in achieving sales performance and growth ambitions by maximizing product availability, while optimizing cash and costs, and acts as a liaison between the Vaccine Business Unit and Manufacturing and Supply (MandS).Lead the market level IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process to align stakeholders on one business plan containing various assumptions/scenarios and work closely with the Demand Planners to ensure accurate data to reflect business needs and constraints. The position includes a wide range of tasks related to planning activities in the market such as product launches, regulatory and commercial topics. The Senior Demand Lead is accountable for ensuring that these elements are properly coordinated locally and reflected in planning tools.We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Ready to get started?Main Responsibilities

Lead the execution and continuous improvement of the five-step IBP process at market level.Drive cross-functional alignment with Demand Planning, Business Units, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, and upstream teams using a unified data set.Ensure an efficient, streamlined planning cycle in close partnership with Demand Planners and other Demand Leads.Champion IBP best practices through active engagement in the CoE-led Community of Practice.Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver on critical KPIs: Sales Performance, OTIF, MAPE, BIAS, Inventory, and Write-offs.Utilize AI and digital reporting tools to monitor performance and enable data-driven decisions.Optimize working capital and cash flow through regular reviews of inventory targets, lead times, and end-to-end flows.Lead supply chain initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy and support commercial execution.Drive Obsolescence, Destruction, Returns (ODR) discussions, implementing mitigation actions with Business Units.Essential

About you

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.Proven successful experience in the Supply chain / manufacturing industry.English language skills.Preferred Skills/Expertise/Experience

Proven experience and strong understanding of pharmaceutical primary and secondary manufacturing processes is essential.Understanding of manufacturing finances and processes and ability to apply to supply chain management and changes and improvement projects.Basic knowledge of regulatory processes and requirements is an asset.Skilled in scenario planning, risk/benefit analysis, contingency planning and problem solving.Strong willingness to drive change and good internal marketing and communication skills.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Ability to motivate and influence resources that do not report directly to the incumbent.Excellent systems (SAP and Kinaxis preferred) and project management skills with a basic understanding of financial functions.Demonstrated high standards of integrity, professionalism, and commitment.Strong team facilitation and relationship-building skills.Demonstrated ability to anticipate future consequences of scenarios and identify mission-critical issues.Competency Requirements

Strategic Leadership and Collaboration.A high level of accountability and attention to detail.Demonstrated high standards of integrity, professionalism, and commitment.Good team facilitation and relationship-building skills.Analytical and Business Acumen.Embraces digital transformation and emerging technologies.Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.Opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career through promotions or lateral moves, at home or internationally.Rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.Health and wellbeing benefits including comprehensive healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.Join us in shaping the future of respiratory care and making a difference in patients’ lives.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this role. If you require interview adjustments, please email diversity.recruitmentUKIE@sanofi.com.Additional details

Reading, England, United Kingdom — Full-time, Hybrid work: 3 days onsite. Visa considerations apply on a case-by-case basis according to business ..... full job details .....