
Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients
Demand Planner
At a glance
Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
About the job
Are you ready to shape the future of pharmaceutical supply planning? Join Sanofi as a Demand Planner on a 12-month fixed-term contract and play a vital role in ensuring our life-changing medicines reach patients reliably and efficiently.
You’ll be at the heart of our forecasting operations—translating market insights, product life cycles, and sales patterns into actionable data using cutting-edge tools like Kinaxis and SAP. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Regulatory, Finance, and Supply Chain to align demand signals with manufacturing and supply strategies.
This is more than just planning—it’s about driving continuous improvement, solving complex challenges, and making a real impact on the health outcomes of millions. If you're data-savvy, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a global biopharma leader, this is your opportunity to shine.
Main responsibilities
- Collaborate with Commercial BUs, Regulatory, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather and model demand factors.
- Translate product lifecycle stages, market conditions, and promotional plans into actionable data using Kinaxis and SAP.
- Integrate statistical forecasting with market insights to enrich demand planning accuracy.
- Maintain master data integrity and apply demand planning parameters effectively.
- Conduct root cause analysis of forecast deviations and supply risks.
- Support Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings.
- Monitor short shelf-life risks and coordinate action plans to minimize product destruction.
- Participate in committees on product launches, discontinuations, and stock risk decisions.
About you
- Proven experience in demand planning within supply chain or manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical portfolios and lifecycle management preferred.
- Strong analytical mindset and data fluency.
- Proficiency in Kinaxis, SAP, or similar planning tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
Why choose us?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization focused on improving global health.
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible environment.
- Enjoy a hybrid work model – 3 days in the office (Monday or Friday required).
- Gain exposure to global supply chain operations and strategic planning.
- Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Please note: We are currently based at Macquarie Park and moving to Barangaroo in 2026.
Applications close Wednesday 5th November, apply as soon as possible as we may progress sooner.
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Why work with us
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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