.The Straumann Group (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence. It unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation and quality in replacement, corrective and digital dentistry, including Anthogyr, ClearCorrect, Medentika, Neodent, NUVO, Straumann and other fully/partly owned companies and partners. In collaboration with leading clinics, institutes and universities, the Group researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics, orthodontic aligners, biomaterials and digital solutions for use in tooth correction, replacement and restoration or to prevent tooth loss. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Group currently employs more than 11,000 people worldwide. Its products, solutions and services are available in more than 100 countries. The Regional Demand Planning Manager is responsible for proposing, analyzing, challenging and aligning markets' Demand Plan up to its sign-off. He prepares the regional demand plans in aligning with the markets' organizations and brand organizations and global Supply Chain. He maintains the regional demand plans in ANAPLAN for global consolidation in agreement with the Regional Supply Chain Head. He supports the markets and region in the execution of the Demand plan and the roll-out of projects. He is a transformation agent of the E2ESC and the digitalization journey. The Regional Demand Planner will establish & maintain communication flow with Market stakeholders to ensure that the demand is consistent and balanced with supply to meet customer requirements in line with overall global business strategy and financial targets. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Owns, prepares and facilitates the Markets' demand plan process up to the Demand Plan sign-off by the markets' representatives Involves markets' Sales and Marketing, Finance and Operations teams and ensures their accountability in the Demand Planning process Completes Local & Regional demand reviews (based on Anaplan), based on the ANAPLAN platform and AI generated forecast to predict future demand trends Steers the forecast accuracy as the main KPI of the Demand Planning process and applies corrective action plan Reconciles forecast variance analysis with business trends up to SKU levels and recommends progress plans to the organization Reviews the Demand planning outcome with the Global team for consolidation Provides operational guidance to the markets' stakeholders in the different S&OP process steps to secure accountability and ownership of the process Leads regular Market S&OE meetings and Co-leads the Regional S&OE meeting to guarantee the execution of the Demand Plan Closely monitors supply issues (e.G