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Demand Planner Central Europe(m/w/x)
Forecasting for bathroom and kitchen fittings, leading regional S&OP process at a global brand for water products. Proficiency in SAP APO, IBP, or Kinaxis software and advanced Excel required. Cross-functional alignment across commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field
- 3 years experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain management (FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing preferred)
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in demand planning software (SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, or equivalent) and advanced Excel
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Fluent German and English
- Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed, multicultural environment
Tasks
- Develop and maintain robust rolling demand forecasts for all product categories in Central Europe
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotions
- Build accurate short and long-term forecasts
- Lead the regional S&OP process
- Ensure alignment across commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams
- Identify forecast risks and opportunities
- Provide actionable insights to stakeholders
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams
- Understand demand drivers and market dynamics
- Collaborate with Supply Planning
- Ensure product availability and inventory optimization
- Support regional business units with demand analysis
- Assist with new product introductions and phase-outs
- Communicate forecast changes and assumptions clearly to cross-functional teams
- Monitor key forecast performance indicators
- Track accuracy, bias, service level, and inventory turnover
- Utilize demand planning tools (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, Anaplan, or similar)
- Provide regular performance reports
- Offer recommendations for continuous improvement
Work Experience
- 3 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP APO
- IBP
- Kinaxis
- Excel
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Demand Planner Central Europe(m/w/x)
Forecasting for bathroom and kitchen fittings, leading regional S&OP process at a global brand for water products. Proficiency in SAP APO, IBP, or Kinaxis software and advanced Excel required. Cross-functional alignment across commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field
- 3 years experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain management (FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing preferred)
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in demand planning software (SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, or equivalent) and advanced Excel
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Fluent German and English
- Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed, multicultural environment
Tasks
- Develop and maintain robust rolling demand forecasts for all product categories in Central Europe
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotions
- Build accurate short and long-term forecasts
- Lead the regional S&OP process
- Ensure alignment across commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams
- Identify forecast risks and opportunities
- Provide actionable insights to stakeholders
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams
- Understand demand drivers and market dynamics
- Collaborate with Supply Planning
- Ensure product availability and inventory optimization
- Support regional business units with demand analysis
- Assist with new product introductions and phase-outs
- Communicate forecast changes and assumptions clearly to cross-functional teams
- Monitor key forecast performance indicators
- Track accuracy, bias, service level, and inventory turnover
- Utilize demand planning tools (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, Anaplan, or similar)
- Provide regular performance reports
- Offer recommendations for continuous improvement
Work Experience
- 3 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP APO
- IBP
- Kinaxis
- Excel
About the Company
GROHE Deutschland Vertriebs GmbH
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
GROHE ist eine führende globale Marke für ganzheitliche Badlösungen und Küchenarmaturen und bietet dank der innovativen Wassertechnologien „Pure Freude an Wasser“.
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