Division Overview Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India. Headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India, founded in 1986 and becoming a public company in India in 1992. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. adds value through superior customer service in the distribution of a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals, leveraging vertical integration and efficient controlled processes. Aurobindo has business operations in more than 125 countries around the world. Aurobindo is a global pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of generic drugs that includes more than 180 product families and 450 individual product packages. Aurobindo markets over 80% of the top 100 most prescribed products in the world. In past years, Aurobindo has received more ANDA approvals than any of our competitors. Aurobindo is now ranked 2nd among pharmaceutical companies based on Total Prescriptions Dispensed. Job Overview As the Demand Planning Analyst, you will learn Aurobindo’s Demand Planning software to assist in development of latest customer and aggregate level forecasts for all solid oral dose medicines distributed in the US market. The demand planning analyst will assist the Associate Demand Planning Manager in all demand planning activities. This position is located onsite in East Windsor, New Jersey Responsibilities Support maintenance of 15-month rolling forecast in Vangard/Oracle using data from customer-level forecasts, seasonal trends, market events, changes in awards and new product launch plans. Work with various business groups to manage the monthly cycle of updating demand information on time and distributing it. Conduct scenario analysis to anticipate demand changes and devise strategies accordingly. Review customer submitted forecasts and compare to actual sales, providing feedback to Sales on variances. Identify slow moving an overstocked items and discuss with relevant teams, followup on action items. Review and act on exceptional order release requests. Maintain monthly forecast accuracy reports and distribute. Support S&OP process by updating required Power Point slides for monthly meetings with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain. Maintain data on customer-level forecast accuracy and work with key customers to improve the process. Enhance knowledge of advanced statistical modeling techniques to assist in selecting the best models in Vangard by NDC. Other duties/projects as assigned. Qualifications - Skills & Requirements Must possess strong analytical, prioritization, communication, and strategic thinking skills. Must be able to multi-task and focus on details. Must possess a working knowledge of DRP/ERP planning systems and MicroSoft Office applications. Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable. Must speak English fluently. Strong mathmatical apptitude and written communication skills. Must be able to present data to Sr. Mgmt, Marketing/Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, and SC in an effective manner. Experience with Oracle DRP, working in a global/international supply chain environment is preferred. Education & Experience BA/BS degree required, preferably in SC, Marketing, or Business 1-3 years experience in demand planning using an integrated forecasting tool is required. Pharmaceutical experience is preferred but not required. APICS Certification as CSCP desirable, or similar recognized trade association certifications. Physical Requirements OFFICE POSITION - While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: • Stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work • Light to moderate lifting is required • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Additional Physical Requirements No Additional Requirements Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.