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

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
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Business & Engineering (Industrial Engineering), or related fields
Fluent in English, both written and verbal

EMEA Demand Planner – CBG

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