Hybrid Demand Manager

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About the role

  • Demand Manager optimizing forecasts and planning for PPG in EMEA Industrial Segment. Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve demand signal.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Market Sign Off (MSO) and regional Demand Reconciliation processes, key steps of the monthly demand cycle
  • Shape 12–36 month forecasts and scenario planning to support growth and capacity strategies
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to build a unified demand signal
  • Support new product launches, run outs, scenario planning, and risk/opportunity assessments.
  • Act as the Demand liaison for selected manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment between commercial demand and supply chain capabilities
  • Deploy statistical forecasting methods and support the development of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
  • Improve forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and elevate planning capabilities
  • Support IBP cycles and business planning reviews
  • Identify opportunities for optimization (SKU rationalization, supply flow, localization, etc.)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business, Engineering, or another analytical discipline.
  • 5–10 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, or analytics within Supply Chain, including at least 3 years in a dedicated demand planning role.
  • APICS/ASCM certification preferred (or willingness to pursue certification).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
  • Proficiency with forecasting tools and ERP systems: FOCUS, Power BI, SAP APO/IBP.
  • Excellent communication and cross functional influencing skills, including engagement with senior leadership.
  • Fluent English; a second language is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 20%).

Benefits

  • Compensation: min 44K€+bonus

Job title

Demand Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€44,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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