Are you an analytical talent with a passion for demand planning and forecasting? Do you want to contribute to the growth of a leading tire giant with a strong international presence? Then this role as Demand Planner is for you!
Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing tyre manufacturer with a global presence. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio, including tyres for passenger cars, light trucks, truck-bus, off-highway, and bicycles. With modern manufacturing facilities in Asia and Europe, they export to 118 countries. In several regions, including the Netherlands, they have been recognized as a Top Employer since 2023.
As our Demand Planner you will be responsible for coordinating and executing the demand planning process to ensure a timely and reliable 12-18 months rolling Demand Plan/Forecast for the Off-Highway Tyres (OHT) product line across all European markets. This role involves close collaboration with Sales and Product Marketing. You will be based in Amsterdam, part of the European Supply Chain team, and report to the Demand Planning Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Analysis:
- Monitor, analyze and report demand planning and order wallet related KPI’s
- Analyze and interpret data related to sales, customer behavior, and market trends
- Identify patterns and anomalies to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness
- Drive reporting and data analytics across the department
Demand Forecasting for relevant product group OHT (Off-Highway Tyes):
- Shape the statistical forecast within the network by using the knowledge of the past performance/events and the product phase in/out information, and providing relevant inputs to external statistical engine
- Develop and maintain accurate baseline forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and bottom-up inputs
- Merge and challenge all contributions to provide a consensus forecast and prepare the documents for the relevant S&OP events
- Conduct analysis of the forecast, past sales and demand to initiate actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process
- Master's degree in Supply Chain management / Operations Management or in an adjacent area, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- 3-5 years of experience in Demand Planning and Forecasting with hands-on experience with statistical forecasting techniques
- High level of analytical skills
- Adequate understanding of general supply chain activities such as supply planning, manufacturing and portfolio management
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP ECC preferred), advanced proficiency in reporting tools (PowerBI), Microsoft Excel, statistical tools and software, and APS software (SAP APO preferred)
- Fluency in English, knowledge of other European languages is a plus
- We offer a competitive salary from €4.500 to €5.500 including secondary employment benefits, training and development opportunities and exciting extras like social events.
- Additionally, we support a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life effectively.
This role is managed by Walters People B.V., trading under the name Robert Walters.
