Senior Demand Planning Specialist at Alcon in Warszawa

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. Senior Demand Planning Specialist In this role, a typical day will include: Align Commercial and Supply Chain plans , translating business priorities and market insights into an executable demand and supply plan. Lead the monthly Demand Review with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on assumptions, risks, opportunities, and forecast changes. Own the demand forecast submission for all affiliates and franchises within scope, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission. Maintain and monitor master data , ensuring data quality and supporting reliable planning processes. Define the NPL strategy and planning approach , coordinating with cross-functional teams to support successful new product launches. Drive financial reconciliation , ensuring alignment between the operational demand plan and financial expectations. Proactively manage obsolescence risk by monitoring inventory exposure, identifying risks early, and implementing mitigation actions with relevant stakeholders to minimize write-offs and excess inventory. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: Required Qualifications Relevant experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP/IBP, or a related planning function , ideally within a complex, international, or matrix organization. Strong understanding of demand forecasting and planning processes , including forecast analysis, assumptions management, risks and opportunities, and performance monitoring. Ability to lead meeting with key leaders from different departments in a muti cultural environnement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to translate large amounts of data and market information into clear insights and actionable recommendations. Good understanding of inventory management , including excess and obsolete inventory risks, inventory optimization, and proactive mitigation actions. Experience supporting New Product Launches (NPL) , including launch forecasting, ramp-up assumptions, lifecycle management, and coordination with Commercial and Supply Chain teams. Strong attention to data quality and master data integrity , with an understanding of their impact on planning performance. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills , with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and drive decisions. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment . Fluent in English , both written and spoken. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, or another complex multinational environment . Experience working with planning systems and ERP tools such as SAP, APO/IBP, Kinaxis, or equivalent. Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization/analytics tools , such as Power BI. Experience working across multiple countries, affiliates, franchises, or business units . Knowledge of product lifecycle management , particularly launch, phase-in/phase-out, discontinuation, and obsolescence management. Additional languages would be considered an advantage. If relevant for the position, Turkish language skills could be listed as a nice-to-have rather than a requirement . Key Competencies / Behaviors Business partnering: Builds strong relationships with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders. Influencing without authority: Able to challenge assumptions and drive alignment across different functions and levels of the organization. Analytical mindset: Identifies trends,