Demand Planner

Position - Demand Planner

PRIMARY PURPOSE(S) OF POSITION:

Key supply chain role that will oversee the company's Demand planning process. Analyze and gather relevant demand data and translate this into a monthly demand plan (short & long term) that will enable the company to meet its sales and service level objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for collecting relevant demand data from Sales & Marketing (Mid to long term)
• Attend monthly Sales Review Meetings between Demand Planning and Sales & Marketing
• Analyze historical data to continuously improve forecast accuracy (Past sales, trends, seasonality, promotional activities)
• Continuously review and improve forecasting techniques and Demand Planning processes
• Establish best practices in statistical forecasting and usage of the forecasting tool SAP APO
• Key driver for the monthly SIOP process – responsible for the preparation of the consensus demand plan as part of the monthly SIOP process
• KPI reporting: responsible for monthly reporting of Demand Planning KPI's (Forecast outlook, forecast accuracy, consensus demand plan, SIOP report) towards management
• Communicate changes in the demand plan to management & Supply Control Department
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineering on best practices, working methods, supply chain optimization

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with statistical forecasting techniques

• Strong technical (user) knowledge of Office applications (advanced Excel capabilities)

• Strong knowledge of ERP – desirable SAP • Preferably experience with SAP Advanced Planner & Optimizer APO

• Experience with MRP functionality

• Fluent in English, other languages are an asset

COMPETENCES:

• Problem solving / decision making skills • Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Strong business acumen

• Strong communication skills: ability to interact with all levels within the organization

• Attention to details, working with high precision

KEY INTERFACES:

Internal: Internal stakeholders (Manufacturing plants, Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Purchasing, Pricing, Finance, Logistics, Senior management)

External: Key customers if required

REQUIERED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum/Essential: 1+ years related experience preferably within a supply chain planning environment

• Desirable: 2+ years experience in a Supply Chain planning environment preferably within spare parts planning