Back to search

【Sr.Demand Planning】Fast Growing Company/ Multiple Portfolio

Taiwan Permanent NTD1,620,000 - NTD1,980,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads Taiwan's demand planning and S&OP processes across a diverse scientific product portfolio, ensuring accurate forecasts and reliable product availability for customers in research, healthcare, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.It requires strong analytical capability, cross-functional influence, and the ability to align commercial, financial, and global supply chain perspectives into an integrated demand outlook.
  • High visibility in global forums, accelerating your path to regional leadership.
  • Build skills across high-growth portfolios to accelerate career mobility.

About Our Client

The company is a long-established global scientific solutions provider with operations spanning more than a hundred countries.

Its portfolio covers life science research tools, diagnostic solutions, analytical instruments, and bioproduction technologies that support hospitals, research institutes, biotech firms, and advanced manufacturing customers.

In Taiwan, the company has built a strong and reputable presence with a focus on customer impact, digital transformation, and talent development. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, structured career mobility, and exposure to sophisticated global supply chain operations.

Job Description

S&OP and Demand Planning Leadership

  • Lead the local S&OP cycle for assigned business groups, integrating insights from Commercial, FP&A, RA/QA, and Global Supply Chain teams.
  • Build short-, mid-, and long-term demand plans aligned with market dynamics, product strategies, customer requirements, and global capacity constraints.
  • Represent Taiwan's demand signals in regional and global planning discussions to ensure alignment with broader business objectives.



Product Lifecycle & Commercial Collaboration

  • Drive demand planning across all stages of the product lifecycle, including new product launches, phase-outs, portfolio transitions, and supply allocation scenarios.
  • Partner closely with commercial teams to incorporate promotional plans, funding cycles, market trends, and customer intelligence into forecast assumptions.
  • Collaborate with Finance to ensure demand plans support revenue, profitability, and working capital goals.



Forecasting, Analytics & Process Improvement

  • Maintain and evolve statistical forecasting models using advanced planning tools and analytics platforms.
  • Track and continuously improve key forecast KPIs such as FA, BIAS, and MAPE through structured improvement methodologies.
  • Conduct scenario planning and risk assessments considering supply fluctuations, seasonality, clinical cycles, and global trends.



Inventory Optimization & Governance

  • Develop safety stock strategies and optimize inventory levels for diverse ranges-from short-shelf-life reagents to long-cycle capital systems.
  • Lead inventory performance reviews and govern metrics including DIOH, excess & obsolete, expiry, scrap, and consignment movement.
  • Perform root-cause analysis on inventory imbalances and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Oversee warehouse and consignment cycle counts to ensure strong internal controls and traceability.



The Successful Applicant

Hard Skills

  • 5+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles, ideally within life sciences, biotech, healthcare, or scientific product sectors.
  • Strong understanding of S&OP, demand forecasting methodologies, and end-to-end supply chain processes.
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as SAP, IBP, RapidResponse, or similar planning systems; BI or data analytics tools is a plus.
  • Solid financial understanding of how forecast accuracy impacts revenue, margins, and working capital.
  • Proficient English communication for regional/global interactions.



Soft Skills

  • Influential communicator able to navigate a matrix environment and align multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities with a knack for simplifying complexity.
  • Growth-oriented mindset, adaptable, and comfortable working under ambiguity.
  • High ownership and accountability, capable of driving cross-functional alignment and execution.

What's on Offer

  • A central, high-visibility role shaping Taiwan's demand planning strategy and influencing global supply chain decisions.
  • Exposure to one of the most diverse and innovative product portfolios across the scientific and healthcare ecosystem.
  • Strong internal mobility, professional development opportunities, and a clear pathway toward regional roles.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced environment where data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Contact
Boris Ho
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6897242
Phone number
+886287298207

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Demand Planning
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Taiwan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Boris Ho
Consultant phone
+886287298207
Job Reference
JN-122025-6897242

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.