Demand Planner

RESPONSIBILITIES: . Responsible for collecting relevant demand data from Sales & Marketing (Mid to long term) . Attend monthly Sales Review Meetings between Demand Planning and Sales & Marketing . Analyze historical data to continuously improve forecast accuracy (Past sales, trends, seasonality, promotional activities) . Continuously review and improve forecasting techniques and Demand Planning processes . Establish best practices in statistical forecasting and usage of the forecasting tool SAP APO . Key driver for the monthly SIOP process - responsible for the preparation of the consensus demand plan as part of the monthly SIOP process . KPI reporting: responsible for monthly reporting of Demand Planning KPI's (Forecast outlook, forecast accuracy, consensus demand plan, SIOP report) towards management . Communicate changes in the demand plan to management & Supply Control Department . Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineering on best practices, working methods, supply chain optimization JOB REQUIREMENTS: .Experience with statistical forecasting techniques . Strong technical (user) knowledge of Office applications (advanced Excel capabilities) . Strong knowledge of ERP - desirable SAP. Preferably experience with SAP Advanced Planner & Optimizer APO . Experience with MRP functionality . Fluent in English, other languages are an asset COMPETENCES: . Problem solving / decision making skills. Strong analytical skills . Strong organizational and planning skills . Strong business acumen . Strong communication skills: ability to interact with all levels within the organization . Attention to details, working with high precision KEY INTERFACES: Internal: Internal stakeholders (Manufacturing plants, Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Purchasing, Pricing, Finance, Logistics, Senior management) External: Key customers if required