Global Demand and Supply Planner

Social network you want to login/join with: Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for driving the demand and supply planning process to ensure high customer service levels while optimizing supply costs. As a Demand & Supply Planner, your main responsibility is to manage and develop a balanced demand and supply plan, ensuring appropriate delivery to customers considering supply chain processes, plans, and inventory management. You will also lead the Monthly Sales and Operations Planning Review (S&OP) for each market in coordination with the Key Account Manager (KAM). You will have the opportunity to drive, change, shape, influence, and implement processes that positively affect demand and supply management. The ideal candidate must be proactive, able to work independently, and a team player to drive improvements in day-to-day supply chain activities. Main responsibilities and duties Demand Planning: Develop and maintain demand forecasts (12 rolling months) at the product level for assigned markets. Consolidate global demand plans, analyze market trends and demand patterns, and identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy. Coordinate new product launches and phase-outs with KAMs and markets. Supply Planning: Create monthly supply plans, calculate and plan dispatches for assigned markets to ensure on-time product availability and meet customer requirements. Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks, leading issue resolution to ensure supply continuity. Maintain planning parameters and master data in the ERP system, managing supply variabilities. Inventory Management: Manage safety stock targets, monitor inventory levels (volume, value, aging stock), and lead supply network optimization with stakeholders. Calculate and maintain inventory parameters such as safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead-time, and replenishment strategies in the ERP system. Other Planning Activities: Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) review process with relevant markets and internal stakeholders. Participate in supply chain redesign projects to optimize end-to-end product and information flow. Identify process and tool improvement opportunities to enhance key supply chain metrics and streamline workflows. Prepare and analyze reports and dashboards to support management decisions. Support ERP implementation efforts. Key Competencies / Qualifications / Skills University degree or equivalent with 5-10 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, procurement, or project management related to demand & supply planning. Experience working in an international environment is mandatory. Experience with ERP implementations in the supply chain domain is desirable. Knowledge of international distribution planning processes and tools. Understanding manufacturing processes, constraints, routes to market, customer networks, and business environments. Knowledge of stock policies, strategies, and calculations. Familiarity with product portfolios, demand types, seasonality, lifecycle stages, and shelf life. Experience with product lifecycle management, new product launches, and gating processes. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential; additional European languages like French or German are a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong analytical, structured, and problem-solving skills. Hands-on attitude and attention to detail. Proficiency with new tools and Microsoft Excel. Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-pavia, IT

Posted Date: 6/6/2025