Head of Global Demand Excellence

Head of Global Demand ExcellenceThe posting period will end on the 30th of September in 2025Job Purpose: The Head of Demand Excellence is a key leadership role responsible for defining the vision strategy and roadmap for the Demand CofE. This role will lead the evolution of the Demand planning function delivering new and enhanced capabilities and operational excellence driving GSK to be an industry leader. By embracing and enhancing data digital and analytical capabilities combined with simplification and standardizing ways of working the Head of Demand Excellence will maximize business performance in the short and long term.Key responsibilities:Deliver a range of strategic and operational initiatives to ensure GSKs leadership in the industryBuild and evolve Demand Planning capability across GSKRepresent Demand in various Global S&OP meetings collaborating with Supply Chain Finance and Commercial colleagues to provide valuable insights for optimal decisionsLead a matrix team including remote and cross-time zone direct reports to achieve business objectives in line with GSK values and purposeImplement processes and governance standards that focus on doing the right thing while maximizing business benefits and continuous improvement through KPI oversight and process adherenceBasic Qualifications: Strong people leadership experience in Demand Planning & Consensus Forecasting or S&OP with expertise in deploying digital and automated forecasting solutionsSubject matter expertise in Demand Forecasting with knowledge of process design lean sigma and advanced planning solutions including OMP S4 Hana and AI Forecasting solutionsProven experience in organizational and process design simplification standardization improvement and roll-out across a global organizationExperience leading multi-functional teams within a matrix environmentLarge-scale business transformation and change leadership experienceSenior stakeholder management skills and experience engaging business customersOther Job-Related Skills/Background:Effective communication and partnership with senior managementAbility to advocate and influence at all levels including VP level and aboveNetworking skills both internally and externallyCollaborative work within the wider End to End (E2E) CofE team and other partners within GSKAbility to operate across various levels within the organization from detailed hands-on operators to senior managementStrong communication and documentation skills*LI-GSKWhy GSKUniting science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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