Demand Planner

What makes this a great opportunity?

•    Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities. Facilitate driver-based discussions and ensure the integrity of building blocks by applying statistical forecasting methods. Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to drive discussions in relevant S&OP meetings 
•    Responsible for Demand Planning Clinics & efficient Commercial interaction as part of the local S&OP Process and a smooth volume to value transition 
•    This role is also an interface to the one level up S&OP and be part of the overall International S&OP team 
•    Proactively communicates potential risks and opportunities at volume and value level 
•    Coordinates with regional planning and works closely with innovation and international S&OP teams to ensure consistency of the process and optimal usage of existing reports and regional cascade documents, with a key focus on demand planning, supply planning, innovation, slobs, portfolio management 
•    Partner with finance to ensure alignment to the one number principle creating the base for the IR process 
•    Position will report to Senior S&OP Manager 
•    Incumbent will drive the demand forecasting creation process and facilitate the Demand Review as part of the effective implementation of S&OP across the assigned markets
•     This person will work with Supply Chain Fulfilment to ensure the join-up between demand and supply within S&OP framework 

Role Responsibilities

•    Responsible for Demand Planning processes including Demand Review meeting
•    Responsible for full horizon forecasts for the entire range of products with constant monitoring of the sales 
•    Creation and maintenance / updating of forecast profiles for the various brands of the assortment as well as data cleansing 
•    Analysis of forecast deviations including recommendations for appropriate measures to optimize forecast accuracy 
•    Responsible for continuously improving Forecast Accuracy on a weekly and/or monthly level 
•    Back Up for other Demand Planners 
•    Active collaboration with all departments of the company with a focus on key accounts, sales controlling, marketing and customer service 
•    Close collaboration with local and international Supply Chain 
•    Enhance S&OP maturity by identifying process improvement opportunities in forecasting and planning methodologies, and participating in Demand Planning related projects

Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
•    Proven experience as a Demand Planner or in a similar role within supply chain management
•    Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques
•    Familiarity with demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, or similar tools), good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel and Power BI
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
•    Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
•    Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and tools
•    Experience in inventory management and optimization strategies
•    Understanding of market trends and consumer behavior
•    Fluent in English and French
•    Travel – 10%