Global Demand Planner

Do you have a passion for turning demand into executable plans and driving clarity across a complex, global organization? Do you constantly question “why” to build smarter, more resilient planning processes? Do you thrive in high-growth environments where customer needs, operational capacity, and data-driven decision-making must align? We’re looking for a Global Demand Planner to own and elevate Avire’s end-to-end demand planning process. This role is key to our growth strategy, leading S&OE and S&OP forums to unify demand signals and turn commercial goals into actionable plans for manufacturing and supply chain. As part of Avire’s global operations team, you will enable scalable growth by continuously strengthening planning governance and digital enablement in Microsoft Dynamics 365. If you’re energized by cross-functional leadership, operational excellence, and putting the end customer at the center of every decision, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. What will you be doing? The Global Demand Planner is responsible for the end-to-end demand planning, forecast accuracy, and planning governance across all commercial regions. This role leads the global & regional S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) cycles, ensuring robust demand signals in Microsoft Dynamics 365. The Global Demand Planner partners closely with Commercial Regions, Finance, Supply Planning, Product Management, R&D and Manufacturing Operations. Forecast and Demand Planning Develops and continuously improves statistical forecasts, incorporating inputs for commercial intelligence, lifecycle status, and known market events. Consolidates regional and intercompany demand inputs, translates them into a global demand signal for supply planning and executive review. Monitors and reports forecast accuracy (DPA, MAPE, Bias, Forecast Stability) across regions and product categories. Lead weekly S&OE meetings to resolve short-term supply/demand imbalances, prioritize orders, and ensure adherence to the committed build plan. Identify demand risks, upside opportunities, and demand shifts requiring immediate action. Coordinate with Procurement, Production Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Logistics to maintain customer and Inter-company OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance for all commercial regions and manufacturing hubs. Facilitate and orchestrate the monthly global S&OP cycle. Drive cross-functional consensus on demand plans, supply constraints, inventory strategies, and financial alignment. Prepare S&OP reporting packages: demand summaries, forecast vs. financial comparison, scenario analyses, key risks, and recommendations. Collaboration, Data and Systems Ownership Partner with Commercial & Product leaders to understand market trends, promotions, customer behavior, and strategic initiatives affecting demand. Work with Finance to align operational demand with the financial forecast and budget cycles. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations to support capacity planning, inventory targets, and global supply-chain optimization initiatives. Own the demand planning workstream for all New Product Introductions, taking the Product Management launch plan and estimated sales volumes, converting them into an operational forecast and ramp-up profile to ensure capacity, materials, and inventory are aligned for a smooth and timely market release. Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on lifecycle transitions, providing data-driven recommendations for phase-out timing, safety stock drawdown, last time buy parameters, and actions to minimize excess/obsolete inventory risk. Develop dashboards, KPIs, and automated workflows to streamline global planning activities. Action-Oriented Curiosity : You readily take on challenges, and you identify and seize new opportunities. You have an outstanding history of delivering on your projects. You work on the problems that truly need solving, and you effectively challenge the organization to be better. You can cut through the clutter and focus on the priorities that align with organizational objectives. Collaboration : You embrace the unique experiences, viewpoints, and abilities of your teammates and proactively engage those differences to come to the best possible outcome. Empowerment : You thrive in an environment where you can make decisions. You do not shy away from taking a stand, and you recognize the importance of challenging the team to ensure that we strive for more. Accountability : You take responsibility for your actions, and you deliver on your commitments. Inclusion : In all aspects of your work, you treat everyone with respect. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in demand planning, S&OP, or supply chain analytics in a global manufacturing or technology environment. Proficiency with Dynamics 365 (D365) planning modules, statistical forecasting tools, and advanced Excel/Power BI analytics. Strong understanding of S&OE/S&OP processes, product lifecycle planning, and cross-functional coordination. Excellent communication skills and ability to lead meetings with global cross-functional teams. Ability to work with and communicate clearly and concisely (on both technical and non-technical matters) to individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. Results-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and focused on team results. Experience in multi-site or multi-market global environments (US, Europe, Others). Familiarity with manufacturing operations, ERP data structures, and inventory optimization methods. Preferred: CPIM or CSCP certification Who is Avire? AVIRE combines 4 market-leading brands (Rath, Janus, Microkey, and Memco) within the elevator and emergency communications industries; currently offering light curtains and emergency telephones / GSMs. Each brand has a strong market presence, a unique identity, a distinct product range, and a long, successful history. The group has manufacturing locations in 3 countries, R&D in 3 countries and Sales & Marketing in 11 countries and employs over 400 people globally. Avire is part of the Halma group ( Halma offers very high levels of autonomy to its operating companies, while providing support when needed, with a particular focus on talent development and investment in people. Avire is an equal opportunity employer. See for more information. If you are interested in working for a business whose primary focus is to protect and improve the lives of people around the world, you have come to the right place. We aim to be a company that does good work, and that’s good to work for. Halma employs over 6,300 people in nearly 50 subsidiary businesses based in over 20 countries. Through innovation and acquisition, we have developed a portfolio of market-leading companies within our three sectors: Safety, Medical, and Environmental & Analysis. Organizational bonus Complete benefits package, holiday, and generous parental leave #J-18808-Ljbffr AVIRE