Demand Planning Professional

Siemens Healthineers · Bengaluru

  • Experience10–12 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted1 Oct 2026

About Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers is hiring in Bengaluru in healthcare. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.

Skills

  • demand forecasting
  • Kinaxis
  • Sales & Operations Planning
  • Integrated Business Planning
  • SAP
  • supply planning
  • master data management

The role

A demand planning professional at a healthcare products company develops demand forecasting using Kinaxis and participates in Sales & Operations Planning. The role analyzes market trends, sales pipelines, promotions, tenders, seasonality, and supply planning signals, while maintaining SAP reporting and master data accuracy.

Full job description

Job Requirements

Job Description: Demand Planning & Forecasting

Develop statistical and consensus demand forecasts at SKU, modality, and customer segment level using KINAXIS planning tool. Analyse historical demand, market trends, sales pipeline, promotions, tenders, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy. Maintain rolling forecasts (monthly / quarterly / annual) aligned with business planning cycles.

S&OP / IBP Collaboration

Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles. Drive demand review meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align on assumptions and risks. Translate commercial inputs into actionable demand signals for supply planning.

Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Global Planning Teams. Challenge and validate inputs constructively to ensure unbiased forecasts. Provide clear demand insights to enable decision making at leadership level.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Track and report key KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Service Levels, Inventory Turns, and Obsolescence Risk. Identify root causes of forecast deviations and implement corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes and data quality.

Tools, Systems & Data Integrity

Maintain demand planning data in Kinaxis and SAP reporting platforms. Support system enhancements, harmonization, and automation initiatives. Ensure master data accuracy (product hierarchies, lead times, lifecycle status).

Experience: 10-12 years of relevant experience is required