Regional Demand Planner Latam

Join us today and make a difference in people's lives!
 

We are seeking a junior professional for the role of Latin America (LATAM) Demand and Supply Planner reporting to the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Latam Demand and Supply Manager, part of the Global Operations team. This role is responsible for accurately forecasting customer demand, ensuring optimal product availability across the distribution network (right products at the right time) and maintaining ideal inventory levels. You will collaborate with key teams including Sales, Commercial Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics to drive effective strategies that meet customer needs and achieve our financial objectives. The Supply and Demand Team is a dynamic and lean organization connecting people across the globe,
As part of a mid-sized organization operating globally, the Planner will play a key role in aligning with our company's mission and values while promoting collaboration, accountability, and trust. You will champion continuous improvements in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP and SOE) processes, aiming to optimize planning systems and elevate the customer experience.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence in a dynamic, multinational environment, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Why LivaNova?

LivaNova is a global healthcare technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world through meaningful innovation. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.  The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “LIVN”  LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

We empower people to grow by solving challenging problems together and this is just the beginning! Join us in our mission to make an extraordinary impact on patients’ lives!

What’s in it for you?

• Great company culture: Employee Recognition Program, Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program for the employee and their dependents, developmental opportunities and a diverse work environment.
• Excellent benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Meal and Supermarket Voucher, Gympass and more!
• Additional benefits for the future: Private Pension Fund (Previdência Privada), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Corporate University and more!
• This role will additionally have: Anual Bonus according with the company policies.

Role purpose and key responsibilities:

Strategy Deployment:

• Analyze historical data and market requirements to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Provide insights to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
• Coordinate product allocation during shortages, ensuring a patient-first approach while balancing company goals.
• Lead process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and supply chain efficiency.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate closely with other Supply and Demand Planners across the globe, Manufacturing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless supply chain performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and promote best practices across teams.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure regional demand planning processes are executed effectively and timely.
• Translate regional demand into an executable distribution plan through the integrated SIOP amd SOE processes.
• Own demand planning, including sales commitments, opportunities and indirect demand for the region.

Performance Management:

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure forecast accuracy and supply chain effectiveness.
• Report monthly inventory forecasts and highlight areas for improvement.

Customer Advocacy:

• Advocate for customer voice within the organization, ensuring the understanding of their service requirements and valuable support required.

Innovation and Technology:

• Utilize SAP IBP and other forecasting tools to generate accurate predictions.
• Lead the expected expansion of functionalities for the planning tool (SAP IBP).
• Be active part for the development of control tower dashboards to track KPIs and monitor performance metrics.

Requirements and qualifications you will need to be successful

• 1+ years of experience in demand planning and supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineer or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Advanced level of English.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles.
• Expertise in statistical sales forecasting and proficiency with modern forecasting tools (SAP IBP preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration, working in team with Sales, Finance, Operations, and IT.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, KPI management, and business operations processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible attitude toward business challenges.

Travel Requirements: 25%.

Type of contract

• Indefinite-term - Regular LivaNova contract.

Valuing different backgrounds:

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Beware of Job Scams:

Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for “See Open Jobs” on https://www.livanova.com/en-us/careers, and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address.