EMEA Demand Planner (m / f/x)

Description

EMEA Demand Planner (m/f/*)

EMEA

• Collaborate with local, European, and global counterparts (Portfolio Leaders, Sales & Marketing, Supply Planners, S&OP Managers, Planning Managers).

• Participate in the S&OP process, with a key focus on aligning the demand plan with the business plan (OP/QOR and Market Intelligence).

• Collect, validate, and integrate Market Intelligence in close partnership with Business Teams.

• Coordinate demand‑planning exceptions, including out‑of‑control demand, forecast bias, and unusual month‑to‑date consumption.

• Support demand‑planning activities across the product lifecycle, including new product introductions, end‑of‑life, and phase‑in/phase‑out transitions.

• Incorporate Market Intelligence into the demand plan to improve accuracy and relevance.

• Optimise statistical forecasts within the demand‑planning tool.

• Use forecast‑performance metrics to monitor accuracy and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure data integrity within the demand‑planning system.

• Forecast finished goods for the EMEA region.

• Conduct what‑if simulations and analysis to evaluate forecast scenarios.

• Lead and support project‑management initiatives.

• Provide key demand inputs to Supply and Production Planning to help develop strategies that balance cost and cash while maximising service.

Job specifics:

• EMEA role based in Wroclaw, Poland

• Travel - May include up to 10% domestic/international

• Relocation: Not authorized

• This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the designated 3M office

• Working pattern - full time

Your Skills and Expertise

• Previous experience in planning or a similar logistics role

• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory control, planning systems, forecasting techniques, and statistics

• Experience with demand and DRP planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis cloud-based solutions) and familiarity with SAP/APO

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage assertively when needed

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of initiating and managing process improvements

• Experience working in cross-functional and international teams

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Business & Engineering (Industrial Engineering), or related fields

• Strong multi-cultural awareness and emotional intelligence

• Experience managing an impactful or highly complex portfolio, including products with variable or unpredictable demand patterns, seasonal fluctuations, or promotional cycles; proven consistent performance is a strong plus

• APICS certification (or equivalent) is desirable

• Ability to support the line manager in driving and implementing change management initiatives