Stroom is looking for a Demand Planner EMEA
About the client
Our client is an international and leading player within premium consumer goods, strongly known for its combination of innovation, quality and iconic design. From a central EMEA structure, they support various international markets within a dynamic and highly evolving Supply Chain environment. The organization combines a strong brand identity with a modern international operation and is strongly committed to collaboration, optimization and continuous improvement across regions. To support the further centralization and professionalization of their forecasting and S&OP processes, we are looking for a Demand Planner EMEA for them today.
About the job
As a Demand Planner EMEA, you will be responsible for creating and managing an accurate forecast for multiple European markets. You play a crucial role within the S&OP process and act as a bridge between Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain.
You work with historical data, forecasting tools and commercial input to arrive at a realistic demand plan at SKU level. You will regularly coordinate with various international stakeholders and actively contribute to the further professionalization of the forecasting process.
Your responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for creating, managing and optimizing demand forecasts for about four European markets, taking into account historical data, market trends, promotions and commercial input.
- You will build a baseline forecast through forecasting tools and statistical models and translate promo and market information into a realistic and substantiated SKU-level demand plan.
- You coordinate monthly with sales and marketing teams and challenge’t stakeholders to ensure the quality, completeness and reliability of the forecast.
- You actively think about the further optimization of the forecasting and S&OP process within an international and changing environment.
- You will work closely with various internal stakeholders including Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics and Business Analysts to ensure efficient and accurate planning.
Job requirements
- You have initial relevant experience within demand planning, forecasting, S&OP or a similar analytical Supply Chain function.
- Experience within an international environment or within consumer goods/FMCG is a strong plus.
- You combine strong analytical skills with a fluent communication style and know how to deal professionally with different stakeholders.
- You feel comfortable in a complex and changing environment where processes are further optimized and centralized.
- You like to work data-driven, have affinity with forecasting tools and ERP systems (e.g. SAP IBP,…) and are able to translate insights from data into concrete actions and realistic forecasts.
- You communicate fluently in English and enjoy working in an international context, knowledge of an additional European language is a plus.
What we offer
You will join an ambitious organization with an open culture where entrepreneurship, quality and personal development are encouraged. In addition, the organization offers an attractive salary package.
Interested? Apply now!
