Demand Planner

An exciting opportunity for an entry-level / junior executive to join the Supply Chain team in the role of Demand Planner as soon as possible.

Client Details

Leader in his market and innovative company

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demand forecast management for the BeLux market with end-of-month reporting to region
• Optimize short term horizon forecasts based on real-time sales with regular stock checks at the start, middle, and end of each week
• Assess production dates and request adjustments to the Ops team as needed to avoid over and under stocks in function of product fluctuation and stability
• Monitor timely fulfilment of all stock from factory to warehouse, and onwards to customers
• Regular reviews with stakeholders from Sales, Marketing, and SP&I Data teams to adapt forecast as needed. Challenge volume projections by the Sales and Marketing teams
• Weekly and monthly uploads to translate volume targets from SP&I Data team to create visibility for the Ops team in generating a production plan

• Master Data management and other operational upkeep to ensure smooth product flow from production through to point of sale
• Maintain Master Data with focus on local description, EAN's, and pricing. For new products, lead internal communication flows cross-functionally to request setup
• Accurately communicate data updates via internal technical files (bi-weekly and monthly)
• Approval of outer labels in a timely and correct way
• Analyse and produce ad hoc reports for the Demand department

• To act as back-up for the Customer Services Executive
• Able to cover daily sales order processing, invoicing and treatment of issues for direct customers during team absences through the year

Profile

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 1-2 years in a relevant role, FMCG experience is a bonus
• Proficient in numbers, able to present data, and quickly prepare reports
• Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• Preferable: SAP & APO experience, or a similar ERP software
• Fluent English (written and spoken), NL and/or FR preferred

SOFT SKILLS

• Stress-resistant and adaptable to changing decisions driven by a dynamic industry
• Good communication and able to build positive relationships with all stakeholders involved (factories, DRP, warehouse partner, and cross-functionally)
• Agility to deliver on tight deadlines without compromising work accuracy, discipline to self-check work independently
• Self-starter able to learn quickly and with a "can-do" mentality

Job Offer

Long term contract