HUB APMEA Demand Planning Manager

Description

• You will own SE&OP demand planning process for the HUB, develop unconstrained demand plans using order backlog, sales pipeline, market intelligence and statistical forecasts, translate volume plans into revenue forecasts and supply requirements.
• You will facilitate monthly Demand Review meetings to finalize unconstrained demand plans, prepare pre-read materials (performance metrics, scenarios, assumptions), document decisions, assumptions, and action items; ensure timely communication to stakeholders.
• You will monitor KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, Bias, FVA, Performance to Business Plan, identify gaps and implement corrective actions, drive process standardization and digitalization initiatives (ERP/SAP, analytics tools), Champion ERP (SAP S/4), APS, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), explore AI-driven forecasting and demand sensing technologies for improved responsiveness.
• You will generate forecasts using order backlog, sales pipeline market intelligence and statistics, incorporate macroeconomic data, competitor activity, and new product introductions, track forecast accuracy, bias, and Forecast Value Add (FVA) metrics.
• You will develop demand scenarios (upsides, downsides) and contingency plans for disruptions, validate mixed assumptions for translation into supply families, partner with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain, ensure alignment on demand assumptions.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• You will mentor junior planners and foster analytical capability within the team, promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and collaboration.

Requirements

• Proven experience in forecasting and market intelligence integration. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP S/4 – SD, PP), in CRM systems (SFDC).
• Strong analytical skills with tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel.
• You hold a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Possibility to gain experience in international environment and work with an industry leader in green energy solutions.
• Certifications: APICS CPIM or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in demand planning, sales operations, forecasting, or S&OP/IBP.

Benefits

• 16 days annual leave, flexible working policy.
• Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their family dependents (spouse & children), annual vaccination, summer outing.
• Growth possibility: Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance