GROHE

Demand Planner, Central Europe

GROHE

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Düsseldorf • Germany

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About the role

  • Develop and maintain a robust rolling demand forecast for all product categories within Central Europe.
  • Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to build accurate short- and long-term forecasts.
  • Lead the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams.
  • Identify forecast risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to understand demand drivers and market dynamics.
  • Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure product availability and inventory optimization.
  • Support the regional business units with demand analysis during new product introductions and phase-outs.
  • Communicate forecast changes and assumptions clearly to cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor key forecast performance indicators (accuracy, bias, service level, inventory turnover).
  • Utilize demand planning tools (e.g., SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, Anaplan, or similar) for forecasting and reporting.
  • Provide regular performance reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, preferably within FMCG, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in demand planning software (SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, or equivalent) and Excel (advanced level).
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.
Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
demand planningforecastingdata analysisinventory optimizationquantitative skillsExcel (advanced level)
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationleadership