Demand Planner

Mondelez International; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in Belgium is seeking a Demand Planning specialist to develop the 0-24 month IBP forecast by brand and SKU, coordinating with sales, marketing and other partners to finalize a detailed demand plan for supply planners.

You will review weekly pacing, translate data into actionable insights, and drive continuous plan improvements through cross-functional collaboration in a fixed-term role ending 31 December 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Experience in demand planning or IBP/S&OP.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and SKU.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing and partners to finalize the demand plan.
• Review disaggregated short-term demand plan and weekly pacing.
• Provide the finalized detailed demand plan to supply planners and adjust with feedback.
• Lead root-cause analysis for plan improvements and share insights with leadership.
• Interface with modelling teams to generate statistical forecasts.

Skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional liaison

Data analysis

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Business Administration

Economics

Tools

IBP/S&OP tools

Job description

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

Please note that it is a fixed-term opportunity until 31st of December 2027.

You will develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level. You will coordinate, challenge and influence building block with input from sales, marketing and other partners. In addition, you will review the disaggregated short-term demand plan, which includes SKU/location mix and weekly pacing. Finally, you will provide the finalized detailed demand plan by SKU to supply planners and adjust it based on feedback from supply planners or commercial teams.

How you will contribute

• Contribute to the demand management cycle of the integrated business planning (IBP) process for your categories and to strategy and structure discussions
• Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs for their families
• Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast (three or more months)
• Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting
• Participate in the integrated business planning process and manage the demand planning tool
• Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias, and share output with appropriate leadership

What you will bring

• Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment, preferably in food or other fast moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint
• Experience within an IBP/S&OP environment
• Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on priorities and improving the plan
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who can work with many other functions on a daily basis

More about this role

What you need to know about this position: This role offers a great opportunity for professional development within a leading global snacking company. You will gain hands‑on experience in demand forecasting, cross-functional collaboration and supply chain processes, with room to grow your career within Mondelēz International.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.

Job specific requirements

• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Strong analytical mindset – approximately 80% of the role involves data analysis, forecasting and generating insights
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and effectively share them with stakeholders
• Comfortable with frequent short-term changes and able to adapt quickly

Travel requirements

Limited travel, estimated at less than 10% of overall working time annually.

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland. No Relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

What makes working at Mondelēz International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance each day, to put a smile on people’s faces.

We are the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum with outstanding brands like Alpen Gold, Oreo, Milka, Yubileynoye and Halls.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Demand Planning Customer Service & Logistics

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum. Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!