Demand Planner (m/w/d)
Core
Creating precise demand forecasts to support supply chain planning, inventory management, and sales strategies within the i-S&OP process.
Role type
Demand Planner
Builds
Demand forecasts, forecast reports, and insights on base and action volumes for BU customers.
Domain
FMCG / Retail Supply Chain
Required skills
Demand forecasting, i-S&OP process management, Forecast enrichment (promotions/NPDs), Stakeholder coordination, KPI analysis, Data integrity management, Project initiation, Process optimization, Meeting leadership
Preferred skills
FMCG experience, Retail supply chain knowledge, SAP/Blue Yonder expertise
Technologies
SAP, SAP BO, Blue Yonder
Responsibilities
Create and manage demand forecasts for BU customers; Coordinate forecast volumes with internal stakeholders; Analyze impact of marketing activities and seasonality; Improve forecast accuracy using system potential and KPIs; Ensure alignment of demand forecasts with supply capacity; Lead BU Demand & Supply Control Meetings and DMR; Develop and analyze forecast reports; Initiate new projects like Customer Joint Forecasting.
Seniority
Mid-level (4+ years experience)