Introduction
Are you an ambitious supply chain professional with expertise in demand planning and S&OP? Do you want to lead an international team and have a direct impact on strategic forecasting processes that make a difference for millions of people? This is your opportunity to join Bausch + Lomb as a Demand Planning Manager, steer EMEA planning, and play a leading role in forecasting, portfolio management, and supply chain excellence.
- 37.5 hours per week (is full-time)
- Hybrid working possible
- Schiphol-rijk, Noord-Holland
Organization
Bausch + Lomb is a global leader in eye care products, committed to making eye health accessible to everyone. From our European headquarters, your work will have a tangible impact in hospitals, clinics, and for millions of people worldwide.
The Commercial Planning team collaborates closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to position demand planning not just as a process, but as a strategic decision‑making partner. The culture is international, dynamic, and entrepreneurial, with ambition, results orientation, and shared ownership at its core.
FunctieRole
As a Demand Planning Manager, you are the driving force behind a future‑proof, data‑driven, and international forecasting team. You bring proven experience from a commercial organization and act as the connecting link between commercial, finance, and operations within a market‑driven environment.
What you will do:
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop an international demand planning team, focused on continuous improvement, standardized processes, and KPI management;
- Foster a culture of ownership, data integrity, and accountability;
- Position the team as the strategic partner for commercial stakeholders.
Demand Planning & S&OP
- Own the demand planning process within S&OP (DAM), including reconciliation between financial and operational forecasts;
- Manage forecasting processes in Blue Yonder, including data validation, lifecycle management, and KPI analysis;
- Align regional forecasts with global planning and strategic objectives. Portfolio,
Inventory & Risk Management
- Identify risks and opportunities in portfolio, inventory, and obsolescence;
- Provide proactive recommendations and corrective actions;
- Enhance decision‑making through scenario planning, analytics, and data‑driven insights.
Requirements
You thrive in a dynamic, international environment and bring:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning and S&OP;
- Experience with forecasting tools such as Blue Yonder;
- Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals or medical devices);
- Strategic and hands‑on mindset, with strong focus on ownership and results.
- Proven experience in a commercial, market‑driven organization, where demand planning supports sales performance and financial targets, is a strong plus;
Offer
A high‑impact, high‑visibility role with opportunities to grow into senior leadership. Bausch + Lomb offers:
- Competitive salary, including holiday allowance and 13th month;
- Up to 10% annual bonus based on KPIs;
- Laptop, mobile phone, and travel reimbursement;
- 25 vacation days (based on full‑time contract);
- One‑year contract with intention to convert to permanent;
- Additional benefits such as free contact lenses and tax advantages for fitness or nutrition advice;
- An international, results‑driven culture where your contribution is directly visible.
Set has been asked by Bausch + Lomb to take responsibility for the entire recruitment process for this position and to search for the best‑suited candidates. For more information contact:
Nora el Arnouki
nora@setsupplychain.com
+31 6 10139530
Evie Jetten
evie@setsupplychain.com
+31 6 42487766
Application
Everyone is welcome to apply. If you don’t meet all the criteria, don’t hesitate to get in touch! A diverse team fosters creativity and inspiration. At Set and Bausch + Lomb, we welcome everyone with equal enthusiasm – regardless of race, skin color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or age.
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