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Full time
Hybrid
Bucharest, Romania
Demand Planner South East and CIS
We are looking for experienced Demand Planner for our Consumer Goods division who will be responsible for the country groups of Romania, Bulgaria/Adriatics and Middle Asian countries. The role is located in Bucharest. The job reports to Demand Planning Manager.
If the role sounds interesting for you, please apply with English CV.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
Analyze historical demand and identify outliers, apply the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm and make adjustments where necessary.
Generate new product forecast using the historical substitution and like modelling techniques agreed with Marketing and Category Management.
Manage promotions, monitor trends and understand the impact of the customer buying pattern.
Master and improve statistical forecasting with central hub and enrich forecast in close collaboration with assigned markets or brand counterparts.
Optimize forecast accuracy for assigned products, markets, customers to positively impact service, capital and cost.
Acts as the local interface to the regional team and work within the framework of the global demand planning processes.
Effectively communicate and engage with Customer team on operational issues, using scenario planning methods.
Participate in the S&OP process, actively drive continuous development and best practice sharing by using advanced analytics tools to understand forecast development.
Own the demand planning coordination and related activities cross-functionally, foster an open communication and act according company vision and values.
Reconcile these supply outlook considering diverse bottlenecks across the value chain.
Who You Are
University degree in Business Administration, Engineer, Logistics or related with focus on supply chain or degree in a commercial education with relevant experience
Min. 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Customer Service, Supply Chain or adequate positions
Experience in forecasting systems ( for example SAP APO/ SAP R3/ SAP 4HANA) and related interfaces.
Strong well-founded analytical and Excel skills, enhanced MS Office and presentation
Great communication and conceptional skills, ability to challenge status quo.
Team Collaboration, Time Management, Adaptability, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement mindset.
Adaptability - Flexibility in response to changing priorities.
English and Romanian language knowledge is a must.
Even if not all the points apply to You, we would be happy to get to know You and talk about the possibility of working with you!
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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