Demand Planner
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Job Summary
We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our centralized European Demand Planning this role you will own and manage the consolidated demand plan for all European markets for a specific (or multiple) business division(s). You will work closely with Commercial Teams Divisional Planners Marketing Finance and Supply Chain partners to ensure full alignment across the S&OP horizon and to support informed business decisions.
How youll make an impact:
Own the centralized demand plan for all Europe markets ensuring customer requirements are met through S&OP and mid to longterm planning
Collaborate with key stakeholders across Europe to incorporate market insights risks and opportunities into the forecast
Ensure strong communication and alignment between local commercial teams and the European planning organization
Partner with Marketing and Divisional Planners to integrate new product introductions conversions and deactivations into the demand plan
Use exception management and rootcause analysis to identify forecast deviations and drive corrective actions
Monitor forecast accuracy and bias across multiple planning levels preparing performance metrics to support continuous improvement
Navigate ambiguous situations using strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using project management and Kaizen capabilities
Apply business and market knowledge to improve service levels and inventory performance through accurate forecasting
Build strong internal partnerships to ensure alignment and meet shared objectives
Help design and implement new planning processes tools or models that enhance efficiency and performance
Manage daily operational interactions with plants warehouses and suppliers to ensure demand is supported endtoend
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business/Statistics Supply Chain Management Engineering or related field of study
2 years of work experience in supply chain planning finance marketing or a related analytical discipline
Significant experience withERPs advanced planning systemsanalytical or equivalent software
High level of proficiency with MS Office primarily Excel and Word
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with different audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
Ability to navigate complex policy process and people-related organizational dynamics
A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives
Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced technical or business degree MBA preferred
Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement Green Belt etc.
APICS Certification
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at ournearly threemillion customer sites. Building on a century of innovation our 48000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety maintain clean and safe environments and optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food healthcare life sciences hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health making a positive impact on the world. We are committed toeliminatingunnecessary complexities and embracing a beginners mindset continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolabs commitment to diversityequityand inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves reach our goals and dowhatsright.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
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Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Math
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- MRP
About Company
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.
