Sales Operations Analyst - Demand Planning (Hybrid)

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

Job title: Sales Operations Analyst - Demand Planning

Job Type: 9-month fixed term contract

Position Overview

Due to company growth, Insulet International is looking to hire a Sales Operations Analyst based at

our London headquarters, reporting directly to Director of Global Demand Planning.

We are looking for an insights-focused professional, who is a self-starter, with a strong ability to

collaborate with different teams within the business and can work independently when required.

They will have a curious mind-set, leading to creative, yet practical solutions to problems. The ideal

candidate must possess both strong analytical and communication skills. Their ability to calibrate

quality standards and depth of analysis with flexibility and commercial pragmatism is critical.

As a Sales Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for the accurate forecasting of finished goods

for European markets across the full Omnipod portfolio – responsibilities will include:

• Generate accurate and timely demand forecasts using attribute-based forecasting methods.
• Prepare data and material for monthly demand review meetings with Sales & Marketing
  
  

teams to establish consensus demand plans.

• Develop 24-month rolling forecasts utilizing baseline corporate financial plans and enrich
  
  

through challenge and validation of market intelligence received from business stakeholders

and available sales performance trends.

• Develop custom demand plans to service specialised supply chain scenario planning,
  
  

including, but not limited to New Product Introduction (NPI), End-of-Life (EOL),

Geographical Expansion, and Product Revision Cut-Over.

• Utilise data to develop demand planning analytics package to measure process metrics &
  
  

KPIs, including but not limited to forecast accuracy, time-based demand volume shifts, ontime submission and inside lead-time submissions. Provide support with any queries on

possible data anomalies.

• Provide insights-led narrative to Supply Chain in preparation for the Executive S&OP
  
  

meeting, including, but not limited to forecast assumptions, relevant market dynamics,

confidence level and recent KPI performance.

• Actively collaborate with Supply Planning group to ensure optimal inventory levels and
  
  

minimise backorders. Provide input to the Supply Planning team in developing inventory

strategies on existing items, new products, and product discontinuations.

• Closely coordinate and communicate key demand changes to Supply Planning on an off-cycle
  
  

basis, where exceptional and unexpected events drive significant forecast deltas.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree – or equivalent
• Demand planning experience is preferred, but not essential
• 2-3 years of strong analytical and problem-solving experience working with commercial
  
  

models

• Fluent in manipulating, analysing & interpreting large volume data sets to create demand
  
  

forecasts

• Advanced Excel (Advanced Formulas, Modelling, Pivot Tables & Dashboards)
• Experience with Enterprise Business applications - SAP & Salesforce is preferred
• Experience with PowerBI
• Experience producing quantitative analysis & data visualisation to tell the story behind the
  
  

numbers

• Ability to understand, create and deliver top-quality, audience-appropriate communication
• Ability to operate well in a fast-paced, high-growth and deadline-driven environment
• Focused and capable of delivering continuous process improvement
• Close attention to quality and detail
• Experience in Business Analysis, Process Improvement / Project Management is
  
  

advantageous

• European language skills advantageous
  
  

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office at least 1x/week; may work remotely other days).  

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