Expert Customer Supply Chain & Demand Planning (all genders)
Core
Ensures optimal product availability and service levels for METRO Common Sourcing products across international markets by managing customer supply chains and driving demand planning.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain and demand planning expert
Builds
Centralized demand planning and integrated business planning capabilities for global wholesale operations
Domain
Wholesale retail / FMCG supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Forecasting and demand planning, Inventory optimization, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Scenario planning, Product lifecycle planning, Data analytics, Stakeholder management, ERP and planning system expertise
Preferred skills
Customer-facing supply chain experience, Advanced planning tools implementation, Strategy and reporting tool usage
Technologies
Blue Yonder, SAP, Relex, Looker, Power BI, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead forecasting reviews with assigned countries, Optimize inventory and stock levels, Analyze demand patterns and forecast deviations, Support monthly demand and supply review cycles, Develop demand scenarios for disruptions and promotions, Coordinate demand planning for new product launches, Act as super-user for planning tools and systems, Monitor and drive improvements in supply chain KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC