Are you detail-oriented, excel-savvy, and skilled in supplier management and indirect leadership? Can you thrive in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, global setting? If so, this role is for you!
My client is Europe's top online platform within their market, as they were one of their first in their category of E-commerce. They are looking for a Senior Demand Planner, you'll ensure product availability by crafting precise supplier capacity plans and predicting the impact of commercial activities. Your goal is to streamline production planning for suppliers using our forecasting system. Additionally, you'll liaise internally to meet availability targets through cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize forecast data and customer insights to create accurate capacity plans.
- Develop and execute reorder strategies for optimal inventory levels and timely availability.
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Brand teams to align on cross-functional priorities.
- Manage short-term purchasing and inventory forecasts for the product portfolio.
- Refine forecasting and reorder models based on portfolio changes and demand patterns.
- Proactively address demand fluctuations to mitigate risks and inform stakeholders.
- Support business needs by ensuring inventory allocation aligns with demand and prevents overstock.
- Conduct weekly availability meetings and monitor product portfolio, focusing on timely deliveries, bestsellers, and special items.
- Analyze key performance indicators and generate reports for internal stakeholders.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in demand planning.
- Identify optimization opportunities within demand planning processes and reporting tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in demand planning/merchandise planning, forecasting, and forecasting software, preferably in e-commerce/omnichannel retail.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate insights effectively.
- Collaborative mindset with experience in cross-functional teams, ideally in an international context.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and structured work approach.
- Proficiency in forecasting, merchandise planning, ERP systems, and MS Office, especially Excel.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken (additional languages advantageous).
Additional Information
With over 1,000 dedicated professionals across 10 European offices, my client thrives by working together and leveraging their international strengths. Expect a hybrid work environment, collaborating remotely with colleagues across different locations.
