About this role
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: U.S. Pet Health Demand Planner
As the U.S. Pet Health Demand Planner, you will be part of the U.S. Pet Health Integrated Business Planning & Forecasting team to drive accurate, data-driven demand plans across retail and veterinary channels. In this role, you’ll coordinate forecasting activities, support cross-functional alignment, and advance forecasting accuracy through analytical rigor and continuous improvement.
Your Responsibilities:
• Review SKU performance and develop demand forecasts informed by trends and customer insights
• Communicate and update forecasts to Supply Chain and cross-functional stakeholders on a weekly/monthly basis
• Monitor forecast changes, business strategies, and risk factors to support S&OP alignment
• Partner with key internal teams to align on consensus forecast and support new product launches
• Identify and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy, visibility, and decision-making tools
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
• Education: BS, MS or MBA degree
• Experience: Knowledgeable in commercial/retail operations, supply chain, and analytics principles
• Top 2 skills: Advanced analytical & forecasting capability + strong cross-functional communication & influence skills
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Experience with SAP/IBP
• Knowledge of CPG demand planning cycles and key customer requirements
• Experience with production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Tableau and Microsoft Office suite
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Additional Information:
• Travel: Up to 10% annually
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN – Hybrid Work Environment
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Other facts
About Elanco
At Elanco, we are united by a genuine love and care for animals. Our purpose - making life better for animals, makes life better - fuels us to break boundaries and inspires us to push further, transforming animal care, going beyond to improve outcomes for animals, customers, and society to create a better, more sustainable world. We are veterinarians, pet owners, farmer’s kids and animal lovers. Our team doesn’t just work in the animal health industry - we live it.
By putting customers’ needs at the center of everything we do, our comprehensive portfolios of trusted brands and focused pipeline are transforming the future of animal care. From developing the first treatment for one of the deadliest diseases in puppies to removing needles from diabetes care to pioneering new sustainable market spaces for farmers, we're raising the bar and making a difference - for animals, for our customers and their business.
What you'll do
- As the U.S. Pet Health Demand Planner, you will drive accurate, data-driven demand plans across retail and veterinary channels. You will coordinate forecasting activities and support cross-functional alignment to improve forecasting accuracy.
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