EMEA Demand Planner-Business Facing Demand Planning (m / f/x)

Description

As an EMEA Demand Planner-Business Facing Demand Planning you will partner with Sales, Marketing, Portfolio Management, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure high-quality demand forecasts that support business decisions across the region.

Job specifics:

• EMEA role based in Wroclaw, Powstańców Ślaskich,, Poland

• This role has hybrid working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office.

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

• Working pattern - full time

Supporting Your Well-being

• Private medical care, life insurance, retirement scheme, and Multisport card

• Professional onboarding, training, and development opportunities

• Support for certifications and co-funding of studies

• Opportunity to work in a global, international environment

• Inclusive and friendly workplace culture with an open-door approach

• Opportunities to join community groups, CSR initiatives, volunteering activities, and integration events

Your Skills and Expertise

• Experience in demand planning, supply planning, forecasting, or a related planning role

• Strong understanding of demand planning principles, forecasting methods, and demand drivers

• Advanced knowledge of planning systems such as Kinaxis, SAP APO, SAP IBP, Oracle, or similar

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights

• Experience managing forecast exceptions, performance metrics, and data quality

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, international environment

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure

• Fluent written and spoken English

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Leading demand planning activities for a regional EMEA portfolio, influencing inventory, service, and financial performance

• Partnering with Portfolio Leaders, Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, S&OP Management, and Global Planning teams

• Driving alignment between the Demand Plan and Business Plan, including the Operational Plan (OP), Quarterly Operating Reviews (QOR), and Market Intelligence

• Challenging assumptions and providing data-driven recommendations to business stakeholders

• Providing actionable demand insights to support supply, production, and inventory strategies

• Owning the collection, validation, and integration of Market Intelligence into forecasting processes

• Identifying and managing forecast exceptions, forecast bias, and unusual consumption trends

• Conducting scenario planning and what-if analyses to support strategic business decisions

• Optimizing statistical forecasting models and improving forecast accuracy through advanced analytics

• Leading or participating in regional and global planning transformation initiatives

• Driving continuous improvement projects focused on forecast quality, planning effectiveness, and process standardization

• Ensuring data integrity and governance within planning systems