Demand Planner Central Europe (dfm)
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Job Location:
Düsseldorf - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Demand Planner (d/f/m) for Central Europe plays a key role in driving forecast accuracy and ensuring optimal product availability across multiple markets. This role is responsible for developing maintaining and improving demand forecasts through close collaboration with sales marketing finance and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate is analytical detail-oriented and capable of translating market insights into reliable demand plans that support business objectives and customer satisfaction.
Acting as Demand Planner (d/f/m) you will be tasked with the following responsibilities:
- Forecasting & Planning
- Develop and maintain a robust rolling demand forecast for all product categories within Central Europe.
- Analyze historical sales data market trends and promotional activities to build accurate short- and long-term forecasts.
- Lead the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process ensuring alignment between commercial marketing and supply chain teams.
- Identify forecast risks and opportunities providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with Sales Marketing and Finance to understand demand drivers and market dynamics.
- Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure product availability and inventory optimization.
- Support the regional business units with demand analysis during new product introductions and phase-outs.
- Communicate forecast changes and assumptions clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Monitor key forecast performance indicators (accuracy bias service level inventory turnover).
- Utilize demand planning tools (e.g. SAP APO IBP Kinaxis OMP Anaplan or similar) for forecasting and reporting.
- Provide regular performance reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Business Economics or a related field.
- Experience in demand planning forecasting or supply chain management preferably within FMCG consumer goods or manufacturing industries.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in demand planning software (SAP APO IBP Kinaxis or equivalent) and Excel (advanced level).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Fluent in German and English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed and multicultural environment.
We are the perfect match if...
- Your job is your passion and you feel Pure Freude an Wasser just like us
- You appreciate a respectful environment
- You like to break new ground and keep learning
- You always try to do the right thing
Are we on the same wavelength We are looking forward to your application!
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
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