Demand Planner

Company Description Intas Pharmaceuticals is a leading multinational organization focused on pharmaceutical formulation development, manufacturing, and marketing, with over 70% of its revenue generated from global business across 85+ countries. The company has achieved sustained growth, crossing the $2.5 billion mark and operating through its Accord Healthcare network in regions including the EU, US, Canada, SA, Australia, APAC, CIS, and MENA. Ranked 6th in the Indian pharmaceutical market and the largest privately owned Indian generic pharma company, Intas has established strong positions in therapeutic areas such as CNS, cardiology, diabetology, gastroenterology, urology, oncology, and animal health. With 17 advanced facilities and 23,000+ team members worldwide, its operations are supported by major global regulatory approvals and significant investment in R&D, including a large pipeline of high-value products and biosimilars. Intas’ values of innovation, customer focus, ownership, collaboration, performance, and social responsibility guide its mission to deliver affordable, high-quality therapies worldwide.
Role Description The Demand Planner is responsible for managing end-to-end demand planning activities to ensure accurate forecasting and reliable supply for Intas’ product portfolio. This full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad involves analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and inputs from commercial and supply chain teams to develop demand forecasts. The role includes collaborating with production planning, logistics, and procurement to align demand plans with manufacturing capabilities and inventory targets. The Demand Planner will monitor forecast performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to optimize service levels and reduce stockouts or excess inventory. Regular reporting, participation in cross-functional planning meetings, and continuous process improvement are integral to the day-to-day responsibilities.
Qualifications
Strong demand planning and demand forecasting skills, with experience using data-driven methods and planning tools.
Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and support business decisions.
Knowledge of production planning and supply chain processes, preferably within pharmaceuticals or other regulated industries.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present insights, and build alignment on plans.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field; a master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM, CSCP) is an advantage.
Proficiency in Excel and demand planning or ERP systems; familiarity with analytics and reporting tools is beneficial.
Ability to work with detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG planning roles, and understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations, is preferred.

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