Demand and Distribution Planning Manager CEE (f/m/x)
Core
Lead end-to-end demand and distribution planning across the CEE cluster to balance customer service, product availability, and inventory efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC Demand & Distribution Planning Manager
Builds
Regional distribution network performance and supply-demand alignment for pet nutrition products
Domain
FMCG / Pet Nutrition / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Demand forecasting, Inventory management, Distribution planning, S&OP facilitation, Team leadership, Process improvement, Stakeholder management, Advanced analytical capabilities
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, APICS CPIM/CPF certification, Experience with Navision/1NAV/FuturMaster, Additional languages for CEE cluster
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Navision, 1NAV, FuturMaster
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end Demand & Distribution Planning agenda, Own the demand planning process driving forecast accuracy, Lead and facilitate the Demand Management Review (DMR) process, Ensure optimal inventory levels and replenishment strategies, Lead distribution planning activities and manage supply-demand imbalances, Build and develop a high-performing planning team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership