Demand Planner - Pharmaceuticals (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

SanofiCouncil of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

6 days ago

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We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

About the job

Are you ready to shape the future of pharmaceutical supply planning? Join Sanofi as a Demand Planner on a 12-month fixed-term contract and play a vital role in ensuring our life-changing medicines reach patients reliably and efficiently.

You’ll be at the heart of our forecasting operations—translating market insights, product life cycles, and sales patterns into actionable data using cutting-edge tools like Kinaxis and SAP. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Regulatory, Finance, and Supply Chain to align demand signals with manufacturing and supply strategies.

This is more than just planning—it’s about driving continuous improvement, solving complex challenges, and making a real impact on the health outcomes of millions. If you're data-savvy, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a global biopharma leader, this is your opportunity to shine.

Main responsibilities

Collaborate with Commercial BUs, Regulatory, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather and model demand factors.
Translate product lifecycle stages, market conditions, and promotional plans into actionable data using Kinaxis and SAP.
Integrate statistical forecasting with market insights to enrich demand planning accuracy.
Maintain master data integrity and apply demand planning parameters effectively.
Conduct root cause analysis of forecast deviations and supply risks.
Support Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings.
Monitor short shelf-life risks and coordinate action plans to minimize product destruction.
Participate in committees on product launches, discontinuations, and stock risk decisions.

About you

Proven experience in demand planning within supply chain or manufacturing environments.

Exposure to pharmaceutical portfolios and lifecycle management preferred.

Strong analytical mindset and data fluency.

Proficiency in Kinaxis, SAP, or similar planning tools.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

Why choose us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organization focused on improving global health.

Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible environment.

Enjoy a hybrid work model – 3 days in the office (Monday or Friday required).

Gain exposure to global supply chain operations and strategic planning.

Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Please note : We are currently based at Macquarie Park and moving to Barangaroo in 2026.

Applications close Wednesday 5th November, apply as soon as possible as we may progress sooner.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing : a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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Demand Planner • Council of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia