Demand Planning

Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We're dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We're always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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Position Description
You join our LATAM Supply Chain team as a key contributor, driving forecast accuracy and operational excellence across the region. You work in a dynamic, high-impact environment, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Care, and regional leadership. This role gives you exposure to cross-functional decision-making and the opportunity to shape business performance through robust demand planning.

Your Tasks

• You develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand planning models and analytical tools to enhance forecast accuracy across LATAM.
• Create and manage Sales and Marketing forecasts for the assigned planning horizon, BU, and Customer Planning Groups, incorporating statistical baselines and cross-functional inputs.
• Collaborate with S&OP Leaders, Demand Planners, Key Account Managers, and Supply Chain teams to identify supply gaps, mitigate risks, and propose corrective actions.
• You act as a strategic advisor for Sales teams by recommending inventory and stocking strategies that optimize channel performance and sell-through.
• Lead the outlier management process, ensuring validation, documentation, and Supply Chain approval before integrating exceptions into the final forecast.
• Identify and implement strategies to manage and reduce unproductive or excess inventory.
• Prepare and maintain accurate forecasting data, reports, and dashboards for S&OP and monthly planning cycles.

Your Profile

• You hold a bachelor's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain roles, including at least 2 years in the Consumer/Retail industry.
• Advanced skills in SAP APO, SAP IBP, or Blue Yonder, and strong analytical capabilities in Excel and Power BI.
• Understanding of key planning KPIs (Forecast Accuracy, MAPE, Bias, Fill Rate) and inventory management principles.
• Communicate effectively and present insights confidently in S&OP or leadership meetings.
• Fluent in English and comfortable working in cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Meal Voucher
• Groceries Voucher
• Bonus/Commission
• Life Insurance
• Gym-pass

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.