Demand Planner
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience strictly in a Demand Planner / Forecast Planner role (please note: candidate profiles with experience limited to production planning, capacity planning, supply chain planning, or procurement will not qualify for this position).
Deep understanding and practical expertise in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes, including proven experience in collecting, validating, and integrating cross-functional Market Intelligence.
Practical mastery of core demand planning KPIs and performance metrics, particularly Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, MAPE, and tracking demand anomalies.
Proficiency in working with advanced ERP / APS systems, with strong, daily operational expertise in Kinaxis or SAP (SAP APO / SAP IBP) managing large-scale data sets.
Highly developed business-facing competencies: assertiveness, structured and concise communication, and the confidence to constructively challenge commercial forecasts and defend numbers with data.
Strong ability to "connect the dots" between qualitative commercial assumptions and operational supply constraints under tight planning deadlines.
Fluency in English (C1 minimum) as a mandatory requirement for daily collaboration with international stakeholders across EMEA and Western Europe.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Working knowledge of statistical forecasting models and the application of AI or Demand Sensing tools will be considered a strong asset.
Your future company
Are you looking for a role where you can step away from being just an "Excel analyst" and become a true business partner?
For our client - a global manufacturing corporation with thousands of products in its portfolio (ranging from advanced electronics and industrial solutions to consumer goods) - we are looking for experienced professionals to join their regional planning hub in Wrocław. This position offers a unique blend of hard analytics (Demand Sensing, statistical modeling) and a strong business-facing component, collaborating directly with Sales, Marketing, and EMEA Directors.
The offer
Employment contract starting with an initial 3-month contract with a clear long-term perspective, offering a competitive salary.
Fast-track, 2/3-stage recruitment process focused on practical business discussions and methodology rather than lengthy case studies.
High visibility within regional EMEA structures, supported by a structured onboarding program and dedicated development co-funding (including APICS / CPIM certifications and postgraduate studies).
Comprehensive corporate benefits package, including private medical care, group life insurance, corporate pension scheme (PPE), and a sports card.
Collaborative work environment in a modern Wrocław office, currently operating in a transitional hybrid setup (min. 8 days per month in the office) moving transparently towards a target model of 4 days per week on-site. Occasional domestic or international travel up to 10%.
,[Manage the end-to-end demand planning process for the EMEA region across an assigned product group, overseeing a portfolio of thousands of finished goods SKUs., Act as the primary business-facing partner for commercial teams, directly integrating customer forecasts and market intelligence submitted by Sales, Marketing, and European Portfolio Leaders., Co-lead the demand review phase within the S&OP cycle, aligning the demand forecast with business plans and operational targets to balance cost, inventory cash, and service levels., Identify and eliminate forecast bias, manage out-of-control demand exceptions, and optimize baseline statistical forecasts within the planning system., Support the full product lifecycle within planning tools, including New Product Introductions (NPI), phase-in/phase-out transitions, and End-of-Life (EOL) inventory run-outs., Conduct what-if scenario simulations to evaluate market risks, supply disruptions, and commercial volatility to support executive decision-making., Deliver validated demand inputs to Supply and Production Planners to ensure operational feasibility across manufacturing sites.] Requirements: ERP, SAP, Degree, Logistics, Forecasting, AI