Supply Chain & Demand Planner Specialist (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions; Barchon; Sur place; EUR 42 408 - 45 756; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Work Models

Meal Allowance

Performance Related Bonus

Welcome to career changers

Health Insurance

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Stakeholder management

Formation

Higher education

Outils

SAP

IBP

BI tools

Description du poste

Working at Freudenberg: \"We will wow your world!\" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda and Vileda Professional. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

Meal Allowance: We offer an allowance that makes meals more affordable.

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Welcome to career changers: We look forward to your application, even if you do not have specific prior experience. All you need is the willingness to grow and develop.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

The position offers a base compensation of 3800 - 4100 EUR gross monthly and is eligible for an annual bonus. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

Supply Chain & Demand Planner Specialist (f/m/d)

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

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 Logistic 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

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.