For this assignment of one year we are looking for a Demand Planner. In this role you work together with one other Demand Planner and will report to the Sales Service Manager Netherlands.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Manage the demand forecast by account by SKU for the brands over a rolling 18 month time horizon;

This includes not only long-term forecasting, but also daily tracking of performance in order to adjust the short-term forecast where necessary in order to ensure high CSL (customer service levels) with a minimum of obsolete stocks;

Proactive communication on forecast changes to supply chain and commercial stakeholders is key in this matter; 

• Gather key data and insights to build a forecast, aligning forecast assumptions with key stakeholders, tracking these assumptions and adapting them in line with market dynamics;

• Build a strong collaborative relationship with key stakeholders to this GPS process, including Key Account Managers, Category Managers, Marketing Specialists and Finance Controllers;

• Contribute to success of innovation launches and product lifecycle changes by providing accurate forecasts;

• Support the Sales Service Manager in the monthly GPS (Global Planning System) process where long term integrated business is planned;

• Support the introduction and implementation of the new demand planning tool for which you will become key-user.