Strategic Forecast Analyst — IBP & Demand Planning (Hybrid)

UNILIN; Wielsbeke; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Home working option

Luncheon vouchers

Hospitalisation insurance

Group insurance

Bike leasing

The Dive training centre

Career development

Product discounts

Child care during holidays

Free event tickets

Job summary

Unilin is seeking a Forecast Analyst to join our Finance team in Wielsbeke. This hybrid role blends forecasting with sales performance control to align market demand with financial targets and supply chain capabilities.

You will develop short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using data, collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain, monitor forecast accuracy, and present insights during monthly reviews. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or related field; master's preferred.
• About 3 years of experience in demand planning, sales analysis or financial controlling.
• Experience in IBP or S&OP preferred.
• Proficient in forecasting tools and ERP systems (OMP, APO, or similar).
• Strong Excel and data visualization; Power BI preferred.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to work in a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to incorporate promotions, launches, and market trends into forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present demand planning reports during monthly demand review meetings.
• Analyze sales performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with corporate reporting standards.
• Act as a key contributor in the monthly IBP cycle, aligning demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting demand and revenue targets.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Matrix organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Supply Chain

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

OMP

APO

ERP systems

Job description

Unilin is seeking a Forecast Analyst to join our Finance team in Wielsbeke. This hybrid role blends forecasting with sales performance control to align market demand with financial targets and supply chain capabilities.

You will develop short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using data, collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain, monitor forecast accuracy, and present insights during monthly reviews. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are essential.