Demand Planner Belux

Bacardi; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bacardi seeks a Market Demand Planner for BeLux to own local demand forecasting and align cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain. You will enrich forecasts with market insights and drive S&OP consensus to improve service levels and profitability.

As a Demand Planning professional, you will transform data into actionable insights, challenge forecasts, and lead discussions with senior stakeholders while maintaining accurate historical data and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Demand Planning and forecasting.
• Experience owning or contributing to demand planning processes.
• Experience participating in and driving discussions within the S&OP process.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and demand drivers.
• Ability to challenge forecasts with data and market insights.
• Experience with planning systems such as SAP BI, SAP IBP, HANA, or similar tools.

Responsabilités

• Enrich local forecasts with market insights for 0–4 months horizon.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve forecast quality.
• Analyze market volumes and adjust forecasts by channel as needed.
• Own and drive the demand planning process for the BeLux market.
• Lead demand discussions and provide insights to support decisions.
• Ensure robust demand plans for leadership reviews.
• Track forecast KPIs and drive improvements.
• Support Portfolio & Product Lifecycle with local insights.
• Maintain high-quality historical data to improve accuracy.
• Act as the voice of demand within the business unit.
• Build relationships with commercial and supply chain stakeholders.
• Lead demand reviews in the S&OP process.
• Challenge assumptions with data-driven insights.
• Influence stakeholders to reach consensus on demand plans.
• Communicate forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and impacts.
• Coordinate with CoE demand planners on major impacts.

Connaissances

Demand Planning

Forecasting

S&OP

Excel

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Data interpretation

Outils

SAP BI

SAP IBP

HANA

Description du poste

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

About the Role

Join a dynamic team that provides consumer and influencer data, perspectives, and insights to guide smarter business decisions.

As a Market Demand Planner for BeLux, you will be responsible for building the most accurate and realistic market forecasts, acting as a backbone for the business to improve customer satisfaction, drive profitability, and enable a lean end-to-end supply chain.

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deeply understand the market, enrich demand signals from the regional Centre of Excellence (CoE), and challenge forecasts using strong data-driven insights.

We are looking for a professional who can take ownership of the demand planning process, influence stakeholders across the business, and play a key role in driving alignment through the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

About Bacardi

Bacardi is a vibrant, family-owned spirits company, nurtured by seven generations of the Bacardí family. Founded in 1862 in Santiago de Cuba, Bacardi revolutionized the spirits industry by creating the world's first light-bodied rum.

Today, Bacardi is the largest privately held spirits company, with a portfolio of over 200 premium brands, including BACARDI®, GREY GOOSE®, PATRÓN®, MARTINI®, DEWAR'S®, and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®, among many others.

With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, affectionately known as Primos, Bacardi fosters a culture rooted in passion, innovation, and collaboration.

Our Culture

Our culture is built around three pillars:

Fearless

We embrace agility and innovation. We are empowered to challenge the status quo, take calculated risks, and continuously improve the way we work.

Family

We treat each other, our communities, and our partners with care, respect, and inclusiveness.

Founders

We embody an entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of our work and driving sustainable growth for the future.

Your Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting

• Enrich local forecasts with market insights, focusing on the short-term horizon (0 to 4 months).
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to continuously improve forecast quality.
• Analyze market volumes and adjust forecasts by channel where necessary.
• Own and drive the demand planning process for the BeLux market.
• Lead demand discussions and provide meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Ensure robust demand plans for business unit leadership reviews.
• Track forecast performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Portfolio & Product Lifecycle Management with local market insights.
• Maintain high-quality historical data to strengthen forecasting accuracy and predictive analytics.
• Act as the voice of demand within the business unit.
• Build strong relationships with commercial and supply chain stakeholders.
• Lead demand reviews within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Challenge assumptions and forecasts using data-driven insights.
• Influence stakeholders to reach consensus and alignment on demand plans.
• Clearly communicate forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and business impacts.
• Coordinate with CoE demand planners on exceptions and major impacts.

Promotion & Event Planning

• Integrate promotions, campaigns, and market events into forecasts.
• Measure and analyze forecast uplift resulting from promotional activities.
• Evaluate business risks and opportunities associated with commercial initiatives.

About You

You are an experienced Demand Planning professional with a strong analytical mindset and a proven ability to translate data into business actions.

You have hands-on experience developing forecasts, influencing stakeholders, and driving alignment across commercial and supply chain functions. You are confident challenging assumptions, navigating ambiguity, and taking ownership of the demand planning agenda.

You thrive in cross-functional environments and understand how demand forecasting impacts the broader supply chain and business performance.

Skills & Experience

Demand Planning Expertise

• Proven experience in Demand Planning and demand forecasting.
• Experience owning or significantly contributing to demand planning processes.
• Experience participating in and driving discussions within the S&OP process.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and demand drivers.
• Ability to challenge and improve forecasts through data and market insights.
• Experience with planning systems such as SAP BI, SAP IBP, HANA, or similar tools.

Analytical Thinking

• Ability to interpret complex datasets and identify actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Business Acumen

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Understanding of sales, marketing, and financial drivers of demand.
• Ability to balance commercial opportunities with operational realities.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence decision-making through fact-based recommendations.
• Confidence working with and challenging senior commercial stakeholders when required.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

• Quick decision-making in dynamic business environments.
• Ability to adapt forecasts based on changing market conditions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering results.

Languages

Personal Qualities

• Clear and engaging communicator, able to simplify complex insights.
• Strategic, creative, and solutions-oriented thinker.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action.
• Open to feedback, transparent, and results-driven.
• Collaborative team player who inspires and motivates others.
• Takes ownership, demonstrates accountability, and drives outcomes.