Demand Planner

We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our centralized European Demand Planning team. In this role, you will own and manage the consolidated demand plan for all European markets for a specific (or multiple) business division(s). You will work closely with Commercial Teams, Divisional Planners, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners to ensure full alignment across the S&OP horizon and to support informed business decisions.

How you'll make an impact:

• Own the centralized demand plan for all Europe markets, ensuring customer requirements are met through S&OP and mid‑ to long‑term planning

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Europe to incorporate market insights, risks, and opportunities into the forecast

• Ensure strong communication and alignment between local commercial teams and the European planning organization

• Partner with Marketing and Divisional Planners to integrate new product introductions, conversions, and deactivations into the demand plan

• Use exception management and root‑cause analysis to identify forecast deviations and drive corrective actions

• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias across multiple planning levels, preparing performance metrics to support continuous improvement

• Navigate ambiguous situations using strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using project management and Kaizen capabilities

• Apply business and market knowledge to improve service levels and inventory performance through accurate forecasting

• Build strong internal partnerships to ensure alignment and meet shared objectives

• Help design and implement new planning processes, tools, or models that enhance efficiency and performance

• Manage daily operational interactions with plants, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure demand is supported end‑to‑end

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study

• 2 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline

• Significant experience with ERPs, advanced planning systems, analytical or equivalent software

• High level of proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with different audiences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders

• Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics

• A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives

• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical or business degree, MBA preferred

• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.

• APICS Certification