Demand Planner

Quick Facts

• Role: Demand Planner (Demand Planning support)

Description

Join a team supporting demand planning processes within an international organization. You will analyze demand data, support forecasting, produce reporting, and coordinate the monthly planning cycle. The job focuses on maintaining accurate demand planning inputs, identifying anomalies, and enabling timely demand review activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain demand planning master data and forecast inputs
• Upload, validate, and maintain forecast data in planning systems
• Generate statistical forecasts and manage exceptions
• Monitor forecast changes and identify anomalies, inconsistencies, and data quality issues
• Cleansing of historical demand data and correction of system errors
• Prepare forecast accuracy and forecast bias reports
• Analyze demand trends, consumption patterns, and market developments
• Identify significant forecast deviations and support root cause analysis
• Prepare dashboards, KPI reports, and analysis for business decision-making
• Prepare materials and data for monthly Demand Review Meetings (DRM)
• Consolidate inputs from Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and regional teams
• Track actions and follow-ups resulting from planning meetings
• Support demand plan sign-off and publication activities
• Monitor planning timelines and ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, or planning-related processes
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization and reporting tools
• Experience working with ERP or planning systems such as SAP, Maestro, Rapid, Logility, or similar platforms
• Basic understanding of statistical forecasting and demand planning concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and focus on data accuracy
• Ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across different business functions