The purpose of the Director, Commercial Demand Planner for Biologics is to develop robust demand and capacity plans aligned with future growth strategies for the biologics network across global sites. The position in this role will be remote and strategically located near the site. This position should be UK based. 

We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative and a rewarding environment, where diverse perspectives and people come together united by a common purpose and shared values. We pursue our fullest potential as individual contributors and team members. We strive to be the Partner of choice for our customers and the Employer of choice for our talent.

We are a trusted CDMO partner for life. At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we encourage you to discover what inspires you every day, to follow your passion and your power. The work we do has the potential to transform people’s lives and to impact where it matters most. Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement demand planning processes and business tools that translate commercial signals into effective S&OP planning 
• Develop and manage a 24-month rolling forecast of planned demand and respective revenue in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, such as site- and commercial finance partners 
• Report and present on global demand and capacity signals 
• Assess and define asset portfolio needs to deliver profitable revenue targets
• Keep leadership up to date with customer needs and Asset goals
• Partner with site leadership teams to define capacity planning and discuss expected commercial timelines and demand 
• Build strong partnerships with supply chain teams to enhance demand planning processes 
• Align closely with sales teams to build appropriate demand planning signals
• Collaborate closely with commercial solutions teams to ensure scope and appropriate timelines are aligned between sales and operational planning 
• Build partnerships with program management teams at global sites to improve planned vs actual processes  
  

Scope & Accountability 

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in  science related field is essential
• Expert understanding of and proven experience of 12 years+ in demand planning, supply chain management, and operational capabilities is essential
• Advanced collaboration and communication capabilities
• Advanced in data analysis and forecasting tools
• Mastery knowledge about demand planning  
• Senior level experience with supply chain management  
• Mastery knowledge about operational capabilities
• Senior level experience with commercial operations
• Senior level experience with forecasting and relevant business tools
• Advanced ability to influence senior managers and leaders across global organizations and to build and maintain effective and credible relationships.
• Mastery capability of prioritizing multiple projects while still achieving deadlines
• Mastery organizational skills and attention to detail
• Mastery written and verbal communication skills 

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FLB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.