Demand Planner

Position Overview

As an Demand Planner, you will analyze sales, production and logistics and continuously optimize processes. You will also be a key user for the planning system and work closely with sales, IT and other departments. The ideal Candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of demand planning experience working in the consumer goods space along with good systems skills.

• Responsible for Demand Planning through to procurement best practices, including data collection and preparation, plausibility checks, processing and planning controlling
• Creation and maintenance of sales, production and logistics plans to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Inventory planning according to forecasting intervals
• Planning and implementation of measures to increase efficiency against the background of warehouse production
• Analysis and optimization of existing planning processes and systems within the supply chain
  
  Qualifications & Skills
  • Several years of experience in planning and forecasting external and internal companies.
  • Mastery of planning processes incl. knowledge of planning contexts and logistical processes
  • 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, with a focus on demand planning, procurement, and SIOP processes.
  • Expertise in ERP/MRP systems and forecasting tools; prior experience with Pro Alpha or similar systems a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, complex formulas) and strong general proficiency in MS Office.
  • Experience with BI tools i.e. Tableau, Power BI or Qlik
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
  • High analytical capability paired with strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with global supply chain operations, including import/export logistics and supplier collaboration, is a plus