Demand Planner

Edgard & Cooper | B Corp; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32 holidays + extra month off

Flexible work from home

Company retreats

Pet-friendly workplace

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Edgard & Cooper is seeking a Demand Planner to turn market signals into a coherent demand plan. You will coordinate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure the right products are available in the right quantities for customers.

You will drive forecast accuracy, challenge assumptions, and lead the PEAK cycle with monthly reviews. You will co-lead weekly demand and supply meetings to keep plans aligned and help mitigate risks during campaigns and seasonal peaks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Turn market signals into a clear demand plan across horizons.
• Improve forecast accuracy by challenging assumptions and reducing bias.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly demand reviews with Sales (PEAK cycle).
• Review promotional forecasts with Sales and build realistic plans for campaigns.
• Co-lead weekly demand and supply meetings to keep plans connected.
• Drive improvements in forecasting methods, planning tools and ways of working.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

S&OP/IBP cycle

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process standardization

KPIs

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

English and Dutch

Tools

SAP ERP

Demand planning tools

Job description

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.

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 rechargeFlexible 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
• 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.