**About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, committed to helping people live healthier at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. In our Structural Heart division, we develop innovative solutions to treat heart valve disease and improve patient outcomes. **The Opportunity** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Demand Manager** to lead EMEA Forecasting, Field Inventory Management, and the implementation of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) across the region. This pivotal role involves close collaboration with finance, commercial, supply chain, and marketing teams to drive strategic planning, product lifecycle management, and performance metrics. **Role and Responsibilities** + Manage monthly EMEA Demand Reviews and Regional S&OP meetings with Executive Leadership, analyzing commercial KPI performance, identifying root causes, and developing solutions + Lead the implementation of IBP Commercial Management Reviews across subregions and franchises, expanding country-level IBP and driving change management across EMEA + Oversee field inventory forecasting and consignment strategy, including reporting, audits, compliance, and optimization of distressed inventory risk + Forecast unit and revenue performance aligned with commercial, marketing, and finance inputs, incorporating country-specific market insights and analytics + Translate commercial strategies into forecast assumptions using tools such as Power BI and commercial analytics (e.g., market share, ASP trends, account productivity) + Support product lifecycle planning including phase-ins, phase-outs, and launch execution, ensuring alignment with inventory and sales strategies + Use scenario planning to assess risks and support informed business decisions across distributor and non-distributor markets + Reconcile forecast variances with financial commitments and explain differences between S&OP forecasts and financial targets + Continuously improve forecasting tools, systems, and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency + Communicate complex data and changing assumptions into actionable insights for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders + Manage and develop a team of demand planners and analysts, fostering growth and coaching on demand planning best practices + Foster a culture of accountability within the team and commercial partners, ensuring adherence to approved demand statements and strategic goals **Required Qualifications** + Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field + Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, S&OP/IBP, or strategic operations + Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel modeling and planning tools + Proven leadership experience in operations or strategic management + Excellent communication and collaboration skills + Fluency in English (written and spoken) + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment + Experience in change management and strategic partnerships **Preferred Experience** + Familiarity with commercial analytics (e.g., market share, ASP trends, account productivity) + Experience with field inventory management and compliance + Knowledge of EMEA market dynamics and bottoms-up forecasting methodologies + Executive-level stakeholder engagement and reporting **Why Join Us?** At Abbott, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while growing your career in a collaborative and innovative environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com