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About AbbVieAbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter (https://twitter.com/abbvie) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AbbVieGlobal) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abbvie/?hl=en) , YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbVie) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbvie) .The Senior Manager, Demand Management is responsible for all aspects of demand forecasting for inline products. Additionally, supports the monthly Sales & Operations planning activities.Essential Job Functions: Utilizing the corporate forecasting system to analyze customer demand, trends, and apply appropriate forecasting models to develop both short and long-term forecasts. Serves as a communication leader between Operations, Marketing and Finance on forecasting issues, including but not limited to production levels, consumption levels and product launch timing. Facilitates the Sales and Operations Planning Process. Develops and maintains documentation of assumptions driving the forecasted volumes. Compares and reconciles the relationships between product demand, factory sales, financial forecasts and inventory data. Makes recommendations to marketing management on future sales levels and supports strategic decision making process. Creates presentations relating to the forecast and environmental impacts on the forecast. Serves as a liaison between Marketing, Operations and Finance.QualificationsQualified candidates will have the experience in the following:Creating forecast models for marketed products and manufacturing planning concepts and practices
Advanced knowledge of personal computer hardware and software applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access (strong Excel skills required);
Understanding of pharmaceutical industry data sources (e.g., IMS) and their application in the analysis and forecasting of product demand
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions and implementing recommendations;
Building credibility and relationships with both internal and external customers.
Results & process oriented – focus on process improvements to drive higher levels of performance
Significant cross-functional leadership capabilities – ability to lead, collaborate and influence without authority; uses informal structure, dynamics and culture to get things done
Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills
Analytical and problem resolution skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a matrix organization; Effective collaboration with all constituencies is critical to the success of this position
Minimum Qualifications:Candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in related field from an accredited college or university, three (3) or more years of relevant forecasting or other applicable experience in the consumer products or pharmaceutical industry. Expertise/familiarity in the pharmaceutical industry preferred. Experience working within a formal Sales & Operations Planning process and with Demand Solution and/or SAP is preferred.Significant Work ActivitiesContinuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)TravelYes, 5 % of the TimeJob TypeExperiencedScheduleFull-timeJob Level CodeICEqual Employment OpportunityAt AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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