Demand planner
Core
Demand Planner / Supply Chain Planner ensuring alignment between demand, inventory, and transport to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Role type
Demand planner
Builds
Forecasting, inventory management, and transport planning for existing and new products
Domain
Supply chain and logistics
Required skills
Forecasting, inventory management, process optimization, product lifecycle management, S&OP meeting preparation, data analysis, ERP system usage, Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Stakeholder collaboration, problem detection, improvement initiative proposal
Technologies
ERP systems, Excel, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Create and manage forecasting and demand planning for existing and new products; Analyze forecast data against budget and business goals; Maintain healthy inventory levels through planning tools and process optimization; Track inventory to ensure product availability and rotation; Manage product lifecycle including new product introduction and assortment changes; Coordinate transport bookings and container planning with forwarders and logistics teams; Prepare efficient inbound planning with optimal container loading; Execute analyses and reporting on business processes and supply chain performance; Detect bottlenecks and propose improvement initiatives; Prepare S&OP meetings and analyze product classifications; Translate market feedback into concrete planning actions; Report to the Supply Chain Manager.