Senior Demand Planner

Location: Munich

Senior Demand Planner (m/f/d) – Munich

Salary range: €81,000 – €85,000 gross per year + benefits

A fast-growing, international e-commerce company is looking for a
  
   Senior Demand Planner
  
  to play a key role in shaping and executing its demand planning strategy across a diverse SKU portfolio.

This is a
  
   permanent, Munich-based position
  
  with strong cross-functional exposure and a direct impact on forecast accuracy, inventory optimisation, and revenue performance. You will take ownership of data-driven forecasting processes and work closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to align demand forecasts with business strategy.

What you’ll do

Lead and own the demand forecasting process for an assigned portion of the SKU portfolio, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives

Drive cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations by integrating market intelligence, demand drivers, and promotional strategies into forecasts

Monitor and optimise forecast accuracy KPIs (MAPE, Bias, Rolling Forecast Error), performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable, structural improvements

Evaluate and refine demand forecasts for seasonal events, promotions, and market shifts, ensuring alignment with revenue targets, marketing plans, and customer demand patterns

Champion process innovation through automation, analytical enhancements, and workflow improvements to increase forecasting precision and efficiency

Mentor and support demand planning colleagues, building expertise in advanced forecasting techniques and effective cross-functional collaboration

What you bring

A degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

6+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain analytics within complex, multi-SKU and multi-region environments

Advanced knowledge of statistical and machine learning forecasting methods (e.g. time-series modelling, multivariate regression), with strong command of KPIs such as MAPE and forecast bias

Proven ability to design, implement, and continuously improve forecasting models and demand planning processes

Strong Excel and SQL skills, with solid experience using BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI to create executive-level dashboards

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and mentor team members in a cross-functional environment

Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

What’s on offer

Competitive salary of
    
     €81,000 – €85,000 gross per year + benefits
    
    , depending on experience

Permanent role with long-term development opportunities

Hybrid working model with a Munich office base

Collaborative, international environment with strong ownership and visibility