Senior Demand Planner Hybrid - US

Senior Demand Planner

Full Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
We are looking for a Senior Demand Planner to complete the Demand Planning Team. You will report to the Demand Planning Manager and be part of the S&OP/ Logistic team of Eastern Europe Business Unit, based in Amsterdam.

The responsibilities of the role are to continuously sustain & improve the demand planning & company cycles across functions, focusing on forecast accuracy, financial planning, liquidation, promo management & customer management.

If you are interested to enter a team of entrepreneurs, a fast-growing business unit and enjoy business partnering with your sales stakeholders, then apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Work with management, inventory, supply chain and sales teams in demand planning operations.
  • Identify demand forecast risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
  • Develop demand plan based on business trends and demand patterns.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot demand related issues in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assist in developing annual budgets and cost-effectiveness initiatives.
  • Maintain training materials and organize trainings to team members.
  • Follow and enforce company rules and regulations.
  • Develop routine and ad-hoc demand related reports for management.
  • Schedule forecast review meetings with management on regular basis.
  • Maintain demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Work with multifunctional team to plan, coordinate and execute demand planning activities.
  • Update forecasts for new products, seasonal products, discounts, promotions.
  • Coordinate with inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Use statistical modeling software to analyze and validate gathered data. These statistics can be used when reporting data to sales and marketing departments or company officers.
  • Always have the mindset that they can improve upon their initial forecast to better meet customer needs. The ability to review statistical forecast models and apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting is key, as is reviewing customer sales data.
  • Meet with key account managers to discuss planned product promotions in order to produce more accurate forecasts.
  • Educate key players in a company about what appropriate product forecasts should be as well as how to track and analyze forecasts for best results.
  • Successfully maintain good relationship with both internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of ERP systems, data management, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
  • Working in a fast-paced environment, working across different functions
  • Managing stakeholders, planning, resolution management, continuous improvement mindset, self-starter
Required Knowledge & Experience:

Essential knowledge: Commercial acumen, planning expertise, customer service, resolution management

Required Skills: Analytical thinking, problem solving, management skills, communication & organizational skills, self-starter, stakeholder management, simplifying the complex attitude

Required Experience: At least 3 years of experience in an FMCG/Retail industry specifically in a Supply Chain function, managing the business cycle, demand/supply planning, customer service, project management.

You need to have the right to work in Netherlands to apply for this position.

Flexible work from home options available.





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