Demand & Supply Planning Expert — SAP/IBP, FMCG

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions; Barchon; On-site; EUR 42,408 - 45,756; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Models

Meal Allowance

Performance Related Bonus

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Health Insurance

Job summary

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions in Belgium seeks a Supply Chain & Demand Planner Specialist to own demand forecasting across short, mid, and long-term horizons, ensuring high forecast accuracy and product availability.

You will partner with Sales and Marketing to translate market trends into reliable demand plans, maintain forecasting models in SAP/IBP, contribute to S&OP, and drive improvements in planning data and replenishment strategies.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education or minimum 2 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning or related functions.
• Solid experience in demand forecasting / supply planning or logistics management, preferably in FMCG.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of SAP / IBP / BI tools.
• Very good command of English (minimum B2) enabling effective communication in an international environment.
• Strong analytical background (statistics, data analysis, business interpretation).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions.
• Proactive, self driven mindset with ownership for 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 (phase-in/phase-out)
• Monitor forecast accuracy, stock levels, and service levels (SFD, CSL, IC SL, SSL), 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

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Higher education

Tools

SAP

IBP

BI tools

Job description

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions in Belgium seeks a Supply Chain & Demand Planner Specialist to own demand forecasting across short, mid, and long-term horizons, ensuring high forecast accuracy and product availability.

You will partner with Sales and Marketing to translate market trends into reliable demand plans, maintain forecasting models in SAP/IBP, contribute to S&OP, and drive improvements in planning data and replenishment strategies.