Demand Planner Belgium

Colgate; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonus

Premium free pension

13th month salary

Remote work on Fridays

Résumé du poste

Colgate is seeking a Demand & Copacking Planner for our Brussels location. This role requires developing an aligned demand plan, synchronizing supply and demand, and managing copacking planning to ensure timely stock availability. Candidates should have experience in consumer goods and be fluent in Dutch or French.

Join a multicultural environment offering competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and remote work options on Fridays. Your unique skills will help drive continuous improvement and success!

Qualifications

• First experience in consumer goods in customer development or logistics.
• Fluency in Dutch or French and good command of English.
• Experience with planning tools is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and communicate the demand plan reflecting cross-functional inputs.
• Ensure alignment of supply and demand plans.
• Manage local copacking planning to meet business requirements.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Decision-making abilities

Fluent in Dutch or French

SAP R/3 and APO-DP experience

Comfortable with Google tools

Formation

Bachelor or Master Degree in Business

Outils

SAP R/3

APO-DP

Description du poste

Job Number #173966 - Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

No Relocation Assistance Offered

We are seeking a Demand & Copacking Planner for our subsidiary in Brussels, Belgium. Reporting to the Demand & Copacking Planning Director, the Demand & Copacking Planner will lead the development, alignment, and communication of the demand plan for the Netherlands, ensuring it reflects cross‑functional inputs and the latest commercial and customer plans to support business objectives.

The role acts as the key link between the commercial teams and supply chain to deliver an aligned, synchronized demand plan and drive continuous improvement. In addition, the position is responsible for local copacking replenishment planning to ensure timely stock availability and the achievement of casefill targets.

Responsibilities

• Build Collaborative Demand Plan: Regularly interact with commercial teams (CDT's, and consumer marketing) to gather customer plans & other demand inputs. Determine deviations vs. demand plan, gain alignment & document key assumptions.
• Review Demand Plan: Prepare & participate in the monthly CBP discipline process to develop an aligned demand plan. Gaps & opportunities are identified, quantified & addressed.
• Synchronize Supply & Demand: Ensure alignment of final demand plan to supply plan. Identify and ensure communication of supply risks/opportunities/constraints, potential solutions, and impact on “unconstrained demand plan”.
• Support New Product Planning & Life Cycle Planning: Work cross‑functionally to finalize pipeline volume & first 6 months of demand for new products. Track/measure actual shipments vs. documented key assumptions. Collaborate with cross‑functional team to manage & communicate SKU performance and life‑cycle changes.
• Build & Review local copacking planning: According to demand and local copacking constraints, elaborate a weekly copacking plan for the next 3 months and review it weekly to stick to business requirements.
• Communicate & Manage Demand: Monitor orders and shipments on a regular basis. Identify/communicate significant changes.
• Maintain & Align Master Data for Products.
• Inventory & SLOB Management.

Qualifications

• A first experience in consumer goods in customer development, manufacturing, customer service & logistics, or marketing; SAP R/3 and APO‑DP systems experience a plus.
• Fluent in Dutch or French and a good command of English (spoken and written).
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Business; Logistics or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SAP R/3 and APO‑DP (or similar planning tools) preferred.
• Very strong analytical skills and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working with Google tools, planning systems, reports, and basic statistical forecasts.

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to be part of a bold, optimistic and successful team.
• A great office culture with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays, and in the summer months the flexibility to start the weekend earlier on Friday afternoons.
• A competitive salary package with a performance bonus, premium free pension, and a 13th month.
• Professional advantages of a multicultural environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. we are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.