Demand & Supply Planner — Drive Forecasts & S&OP Excellence

Freudenberg; Barchon; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions S.A. in Belgium is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to own and lead the demand forecasting process across short, mid, and long-term horizons, ensuring high forecast accuracy and optimal product availability.

You will partner with Sales and Marketing to translate market trends and promotions into reliable demand plans, maintain forecasting models in SAP/IBP, and support the S&OP process with clear insights on availability, lifecycle activities, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning or related functions.
• Solid experience in demand forecasting, preferably in FMCG.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of SAP / IBP / BI tools.
• Very good command of English (minimum B2) for international communication.
• Strong analytical background with ability to interpret data and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to challenge assumptions and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the demand forecasting process, ensuring high forecast accuracy and optimal product availability across short, mid, and long-term horizons (volume and value).
• Act as a key partner for Sales and Marketing, translating market trends, promotions, launches, and delistings into reliable demand plans.
• Maintain, review, and continuously improve forecasting models, planning master data, and replenishment strategies in SAP / IBP.
• Play a key role in the S&OP process, preparing data, supporting consensus meetings, and providing clear insights on availability, promotions, and lifecycle activities.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, stock levels, and service levels, analyzing deviations and driving continuous improvement actions.
• Manage ordering from production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, ensuring timely deliveries aligned with the sales and production plans.
• Coordinate co-packing activities, balancing product availability, cost efficiency, production scheduling, and raw material supply.
• Handle supply chain topics including quality issues, SLOB management, and process improvements to increase operational efficiency.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Forecast accuracy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Excel skills

English proficiency

Education

Relevant higher education

2 years professional experience

Tools

SAP

IBP

BI tools

Job description

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions S.A. in Belgium is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to own and lead the demand forecasting process across short, mid, and long-term horizons, ensuring high forecast accuracy and optimal product availability.

You will partner with Sales and Marketing to translate market trends and promotions into reliable demand plans, maintain forecasting models in SAP/IBP, and support the S&OP process with clear insights on availability, lifecycle activities, and