Demand Planner

Edgard & Cooper; West-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32 holidays

Flexible work from home

Pet-friendly office

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering day

Learning and growth

Job summary

Edgard & Cooper is seeking a Demand Planner in Belgium (Kortrijk) to transform market signals into a reliable demand plan. You will align Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure the right products are available in the right quantities for customers.

You will lead forecast improvements, collaborate on the PEAK (S&OP/IBP) cycle, and partner with Sales on promotions and launches while co-leading weekly demand and supply meetings. English and/or Dutch are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or supply chain planning.
• Experience with an S&OP/IBP cycle, including demand reviews and supply planning.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decisions.
• Experience standardizing processes, setting KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A proactive problem-solver, able to plan scenarios and assess risks.
• English and/or Dutch language skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Turn market signals into a clear demand plan across horizons.
• Improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly demand reviews with Sales in the PEAK cycle.
• Review promotional forecasts with Sales and build realistic plans for campaigns.
• Co-lead weekly demand and supply meetings with the Supply Planner.
• Drive improvements in forecasting methods and reporting.

Skills

Demand planning

S&OP/IBP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

English or Dutch

Tools

SAP

Demand planning tools

Job description

Demand Planner

Belgium, Kortrijk

Our mission

In 2016, our founders wanted to feed their dogs - named Edgard and Cooper - pet food they could feel good about. The kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. But when they couldn't find this, they decided to make their own. Now, 10 years later, our pack has over 200 employees and we are beyond proud to be part of the B Corp movement.

What type of breed are we looking for?

You’re a collaborative, curious planner who enjoys turning data and changing market signals into decisions people can act on. You’re comfortable moving between detail and the bigger picture, influencing with care, and bringing Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain around a shared view of demand. You stay organised, make good decisions, and take action to solve problems.

What will be in your bowl?

Working alongside your fellow Demand Planner, you’ll:

• Turn market signals into a clear demand plan. Take ownership of demand planning for your scope across operational, tactical and strategic horizons. Bring together historical sales, seasonality and insights from Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to help ensure the right products are available in the right quantities for our customers.

• Make every forecast smarter. Improving forecast accuracy will be at the heart of your role. Challenge assumptions, investigate gaps between forecasts and actual demand, and fine-tune your approach to reduce bias and better anticipate demand variability.

• Bring everyone around one plan. Prepare and coordinate monthly demand reviews with Sales as part of our PEAK (S&OP/IBP) cycle, turning data and market insights into clear recommendations and an aligned demand plan.

• Challenge the numbers behind the big moments. Work closely with Sales to review promotional forecasts, test assumptions and build realistic plans for campaigns, product launches and seasonal peaks.

• Keep demand and supply in sync. Co-lead weekly demand and supply meetings with our Supply Planner to flag risks early, work through changes and keep plans connected as demand evolves.

• Find better ways to plan. Drive improvements in forecasting methods, planning tools and ways of working. Build clear, actionable reports that help teams understand performance and make better decisions.

What skills & tricks should you bring?

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or supply chain planning.

• Relevant experience with an S&OP/IBP cycle, including demand reviews and supply planning.

• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decisions.

• Experience standardizing processes, setting KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• A proactive problem-solver, able to plan scenarios and assess risks.

• English and/or Dutch language skills.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and demand planning tools is a plus.
  

Our benefits

At Edgard & Cooper, life at work should feel as good as a belly rub. Here’s what’s in your bowl:

• Competitive salary package that rewards your experience

• 32 holidays per year, plus the option to take an extra month off to fully recharge

• Flexible work from home, plus one month per year to work from anywhere you like

• Company retreats, fun team activities, and a Volunteering Day to give back

• Wellbeing programme

• Bring your pets to work, plus pet food for your furry friend

• Learning and growth opportunities in a truly international environment
  

Hiring Process

• Intro call with Bieke, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (25’)

• Competency based interview with Tijs, Operations Lead (45’)

• Final conversation with Operations Lead and IBP Manager

Equal opportunities

We believe the strength of a Pack comes from its diversity. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued and empowered. So no matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe in, or what your dreams are, we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application.

If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process, please let us know.

Accessibility: Our HQ office and satellite sites are wheelchair accessible.