At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.
The Senior Demand Planner is accountable for developing and maintaining an accurate, reliable, and actionable demand forecast that enables operational excellence, inventory optimization, and service-level performance. This role serves as the single-threaded owner of demand planning, synthesizing historical data, market intelligence, commercial inputs, and new-business signals into an integrated forecast that feeds S&OP and execution planning.
The role partners closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Product/Brand stakeholders and acts as the functional “quarterback” for demand planning, translating business signals into operationally feasible plans in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Location: Portland, ME; Swedesboro, NJ hybrid or remote options
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: This is an exempt role targeting a starting base pay range $80K-$110K for this position. (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Eligible
How You’ll Make an Impact
Demand Forecasting & Analytics
- Own short-, mid-, and long-range demand forecasts at SKU, customer, and channel level.
- Develop statistical- and judgment-based forecasts using historical data, trend analysis, and business intelligence.
- Evaluate forecast accuracy, bias, and drivers; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Incorporate new product introductions, customer onboarding (e.g., major accounts), and demand events into forecasts.
S&OP & Governance
- Serve as the demand lead within the S&OP process, ensuring demand plans are reviewed, challenged, and aligned cross-functionally.
- Translate commercial inputs into clear supply and capacity requirements.
- Facilitate demand review meetings and prepare demand scenarios for executive decision-making.
- Ensure alignment between demand plans, financial forecasts, and operational constraints.
Cross‑Functional Integration
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer, and Product stakeholders to gather forward-looking demand intelligence.
- Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and Inventory teams to align plans with manufacturing and supply capabilities.
- Provide visibility into demand risks, upside/downside scenarios, and mitigation options.
Process & Capability Development
- Improve demand planning maturity by standardizing processes, inputs, and governance.
- Define clear demand ownership, inputs, and handoffs to eliminate reliance on ad-hoc or reactive planning.
- Support roadmap development for demand planning tools and data infrastructure improvements.
- Document standard work, forecasting assumptions, and planning methodologies.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Analytics, or related field.
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification is a plus
- 5–8+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into decisions
- Experience partnering cross-functionally in complex organizations
- Advanced Excel and forecasting tool proficiency
- Experience in regulated manufacturing (pharma, healthcare, life sciences, food, aerospace) preferred
- Familiarity with interim or advanced forecasting tools (e.g., statistical models, demand planning platforms)
- Experience integrating demand planning into enterprise S&OP
What You’ll Love About Wedgewood
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- A supportive, team-first culture where your work matters
- The ability to make a real impact on animal health every day
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit coverages
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
- Paid time off that increases every year
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Strong internal promotion and career development programs
Why We Do What We Do
At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well-being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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