Senior Demand Planner

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT:  Supply Chain

LOCATION: Durham, NC; Onsite/Not Remote

COMPANY: Humacyte Inc (Nasdaq: HUMA) is developing a disruptive biotechnology platform to deliver universally implantable bioengineered human tissues, advanced tissue constructs, and organ systems designed to improve the lives of patients and transform the practice of medicine. The Company develops and manufactures acellular tissues to treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Humacyte’s initial opportunity, a portfolio of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (ATEVs), is currently approved for use in vascular trauma repair and is in late-stage clinical trials targeting multiple other applications including AV access for hemodialysis and peripheral arterial disease. Preclinical development is also underway in coronary artery bypass grafts, pediatric heart surgery, treatment of type 1 diabetes, and multiple novel cell and tissue applications. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for AV access in hemodialysis was the first product candidate to receive the FDA’s Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation and has also received FDA Fast Track designation. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for urgent arterial repair following extremity vascular trauma also received the RMAT designation. For more information, visit

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Demand Planner uses best practices, past and current demand cycles to evaluate future external as well as internal customer demand for raw materials and finished goods. This role is key to the organization as it uses analytical, clinical, internal and sales data to effectively estimate finished goods demand. The Senior Demand Planner determines the best measures to use to provide the most accurate representation of the inventory, capacity, and purchases forecast. A key responsibility will be to communicate expectations, and priorities to external vendors in relation to their ability to meet with our forecast and contractual obligations. They will interact with Manufacturing and Product Development regarding materials usage, forecast or other topics to develop and maintain a good working relationship while meeting with company objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates statistical forecasts by data analysis and using input from internal and external customers, validates data, reviews statistical forecast models, and applies error analysis techniques to improve forecasting for both raw materials and finished goods. 
• Develops finished goods and raw materials forecast in monthly/yearly buckets for the horizon needed to achieve company objectives. 
• Measures forecast accuracy for key vendors and finds best forecasting method to achieve desired level of accuracy. 
• Achieves consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with all stakeholders (S&OP). Prepares relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
• Independently prepares and communicates Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to management. These KPIs include but not limited to capacity, purchases and inventory forecast. 
• Work with supply chain operations and supply planning to forecast warehouse capacity and ensure gaps are addressed ahead of time to minimize overutilization of warehouse spaces. 
• Drive monthly collaborative planning forecasting meetings with key suppliers to share Humacyte forecast and address any gaps as needed to prevent production interruptions due to material shortages. 
• Drive monthly collaborative demand meetings with internal customers to drive discussions around future usage and new product introductions
• Continuously identify and develop areas for improvement related to the forecasting process. 
• Collaborates in the development of Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning System (Microsoft Dynamics) process and SOPs as related to demand planning
• Provide input to supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and phase outs.
• Develop SOP’s for Demand Planning processes as required
• Other duties, as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, required. Master’s degree, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related job experience.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning and forecasting role preferred
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Healthcare / Life Sciences organization preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting, and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics ERP or other software related to demand planning is preferred
• Foundation in analytics & statistics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a positive roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and optimistic outlook.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities and demonstrated ability to collaborate within cross functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to set own priorities in a timely manner.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability. 
• Self-motivated and organized critical thinker with solid interpersonal and business communication skills.
• Represents the organization in a positive and highly professional manner.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:

• Stock Options
• 401k Plan with 4% Match and no Vesting Schedule
• Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 23 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Designated Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave Policies

** Please note, Humacyte does not provide U.S. employment sponsorship and does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party firms and/or agency recruiters. **

The statements in this position profile are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time. Humacyte is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, Humacyte is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.