Demand Planning Specialist

We are seeking a self-driven, passionate, and safety-focused individual to oversee & play a vital role in the Demand planning function. The candidate would be working in our Supply Chain team & will be responsible to create the forecast in coordination with Sales & Marketing team

What we ask

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in Demand Forecasting

Skills:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina, you'll immerse yourself in a unique, globally connected culture, where collaboration with colleagues across all our businesses is part of daily life. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we’re dedicated to your ongoing development, offering abundant opportunities for hands-on learning. Our informal, friendly environment fosters teamwork with passionate professionals who share your drive for excellence. At FrieslandCampina, we empower you with the autonomy and confidence to make a meaningful impact — helping to nourish the world while advancing your career.

Vacancy description

Creates the demand plans based on baseline (statistical) forecast which is enriched by inputs from the commercial teams; for the operational (0-13 weeks) and tactical horizon (4-18 months)

Understands how to use statistical forecasting to create a solid baseline forecast and maintains, reviews and cleans historical data and determines if this can be applied to the portfolio

Understand the impact of business dynamics and translate them into the demand plan: NPD, phase-in/out, promotions, events, seasonality, tenders, contracts, activations

Secure demand plan constraining in case of supply restrictions and share the results with internal stakeholders (e.g. supply, sales and customer service)

Prepares the pre-demand review meeting & demand review meetings and provides input for the MT Demand review meeting with the commercial teams

Follow-up of the decisions/constraints from the S&OP cycle

First point of contact for the commercial organisation for the operational and/or tactical planning horizon

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.