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Job Description

About the Role

As the Global Demand Planning Center, Business Process Owner, you will take ownership of Takeda’s global demand planning processes and drive performance, innovation, and alignment across the organization. You will lead a virtual Center of Excellence (CoE) that champions advanced methodologies, digital tools, and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate demand planning capabilities. Operating at a global scale, you will ensure best-in-class performance and consistent adherence to Takeda standards.

How You Contribute

Serve as the Business Process Owner for global demand planning, defining and enhancing processes, tools, and performance metrics.

Lead a Center of Excellence that drives best practices in forecasting, analytics, and system utilization, collaborating closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance stakeholders.

Develop and deploy innovative demand planning strategies, including statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI.

Implement global guidelines and methodologies across segmentation, NPI forecasting, constrained planning, phase-in/out, and more.

Ensure process execution excellence and system integration, particularly with SAP IBP and other planning platforms.

Lead continuous improvement and capability building initiatives, supporting training and development for demand planners globally.

Actively engage in strategic projects to optimize planning systems and improve business outcomes (e.g., service levels, inventory).

Partner cross-functionally to align demand planning efforts with long-range forecasts and network strategies.

What You Bring to Takeda

Advanced expertise in demand planning, statistical forecasting, and application of Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP IBP).

Strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools to support decision-making and performance monitoring.

Solid understanding of GMP/GDP standards and global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, PMDA, CHMP).

Practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles applied to supply chain optimization.

Strategic thinking with the ability to lead innovation and transformation initiatives within supply chain and planning functions.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience operating in matrixed, multicultural environments.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Finance, Global Launch, and Manufacturing units.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity, making informed decisions, and aligning diverse stakeholders toward shared goals.

Master’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, life sciences) with fluent English communication skills (written and verbal); APICS, CSCMP, or other recognized Supply Chain certifications are a plus.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsZurich, SwitzerlandLexington, MA

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time