Demand Planner

Breda, reference 2025-01753

Job description

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end demand planning cycle, develop reliable forecasts in an SAP/APO environment and align demand with regional sales strategies.
• Owning and maintaining demand forecasts across multiple planning horizons and product hierarchies, ensuring alignment with commercial and regional sales plans. • Leading monthly demand review meetings with sales and account stakeholders to align on forecast inputs and assumptions. • Analyzing historical data to identify trends, seasonality, and demand patterns that inform forecast development. • Collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to collect qualitative and quantitative inputs to enhance forecast accuracy. • Supporting the monthly S&OP process by preparing forecast reports, variance analyses, and presentation decks for leadership reviews. • Communicating forecast risks and opportunities to key stakeholders, enabling informed business decisions. • Utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure, monitor, and improve forecast performance and planning effectiveness. • Contribution to the development and continuous improvement of forecasting models and planning tools. • Assisting in broader supply chain initiatives, reporting, and process optimization efforts.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role. • An educational background in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline (completed or nearing completion). • A strong understanding of trend identification, forecasting principles, and performance measurement through KPIs. • An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to address forecast deviations and supply challenges. • Proficiency in data management, inventory planning, and demand system administration; SAP MRP/APO experience preferred. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building effective cross-functional relationships.

Working conditions

Benefits include:

• flexible hybrid working,
• a work-from-home allowance,
• a comprehensive pension scheme,
• permanent contract
• travel reimbursement,
• and 25 days of annual leave.

Work location

Breda

Company description

This company has a strong presence across Europe and a diverse portfolio of well-known brands. They are operating in the lifestyle and consumer goods industry.

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Recruiter contact

Elcin Arıcı, Eindhoven
elcin.arici@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-18093399