Supply Chain Engineer ensuring efficiency in supply chain for Gold Fields Chile. Facilitating timely and cost - effective availability of materials for Salares Norte mining operation.
About the role
- Demand Planner for Central Europe at GROHE, driving forecast accuracy and product availability. Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Finance for effective demand planning.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a robust rolling demand forecast for all product categories within Central Europe.
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to build accurate short- and long-term forecasts.
- Lead the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams.
- Identify forecast risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to understand demand drivers and market dynamics.
- Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure product availability and inventory optimization.
- Support the regional business units with demand analysis during new product introductions and phase-outs.
- Communicate forecast changes and assumptions clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Monitor key forecast performance indicators (accuracy, bias, service level, inventory turnover).
- Utilize demand planning tools (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, Anaplan, or similar) for forecasting and reporting.
- Provide regular performance reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, preferably within FMCG, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in demand planning software (SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, or equivalent) and Excel (advanced level).
- Fluent in German and English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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