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Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is looking for aCategory Demand Manager- Water and Energy Solutions
We are looking for aCategory Demand Manager - Water and Energy Solutions to manage and control inventory. The Category Demand Manager - Water and Energy Solutions will be given the mandate to decide which products to stock at the different warehouses and how much to have in inventory. Forecasting whilst planning inventory through predictable availability to ensure minimal amounts of excess stock. It will therefore be essential to not only establish but also maintain all planning data in the inventory planning system to ensure correct reorder levels considering variables such as lead time service levels Minimum Order Quantity buffers and beyond. At all times exhibiting a commercially savvy customer focus.
Who you will work with:
The Category Demand Manager - Water and Energy Solutions reports to the Product and Projects Director - Water and Energy Solutions and will work closely with relevant stakeholders such as Global Inventory Procurement Product Management and Sales.
What you will work on:
Planning to secure availability of stocked products
Deciding which products within the product portfolio to keep stocked in the different warehouse locations
Setting the service level on stocked products within the assigned product portfolio
Monitoring increases or decreases in demand of the assigned product portfolio and adjust forecasts accordingly
Planning on the phase-in and phase-out of products
Following-up on monthly lost sales within the Water and Energy Solutions product portfolio
Supporting and advising Procurement in the initial purchase of new products (includes contracted lead times configuration palletising min order quantity etc.)
Monitoring excess and obsolete inventory
Providing input on reshuffle potential within the assigned product portfolio during global reshuffle exercises
Ensuring that practices at all times comply with the regulatory approvals permits and certification for all products and services within the defined quality labour conditions health safety & environmental systems procedures and business practices of the organisation
What you need to succeed in the role:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferably within economics business or supply chain administration
Good knowledge of computer programs relevant to Inventory Management (i.e. ERP systems and Inventory Planning solutions)
Good level of fluency in English with proven communication skills
Minimum of 2 years working experience
What we are looking for:
Ability to communicate effectively within a multinational environment
Ability to work on own initiative independently as well as in a team
Ability to co-operate across organisational lines internally and externally
Ability to get across a complex analysis in a simple way
Analytical and structured with a commercial mind-set
Curious proactive and systematic nature
What we offer:
Working in Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership career development work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this we offer a generous and bespoke benefits package tailored to your specific Wilhelmsen HUB.
Sounds interesting If you can see yourself in this role please let us know why you are our newCategory Demand Manager - Water and Energy Solutions . You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a Candidate Home account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.
Please note that a background check may be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable privacy and labor laws.
Work location: Piraeus or Singapore
Application deadline:29th August 2025
Contact details:Recruitment Specialist Nasra Mohamed
Required Experience:
Manager
Full Time