Data Analyst - Sales Planning & Forecast Manager (All genders)

zooplus; München; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

20% discount in our shop

Internal and external training

Team events

28 vacation days

Corporate gym rates

Company mobile phone

Zusammenfassung

A leading online pet platform in Munich is seeking a Sales Analyst Planning & Forecast Manager for a 12-month fixed term. The role involves managing inventory forecasts, replenishment planning, and scenario planning in collaboration with commercial teams. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years in demand planning and strong Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid workforce model with 60% in-office and 40% remote work. Additional benefits include discounts, vacation days, and opportunities for training.

Qualifikationen

• 2–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or supply chain management.
• Understanding of inventory KPIs and replenishment models.
• Strong Excel skills and first experience in SQL.

Aufgaben

• Own and refine a 6-month rolling forecast.
• Trigger replenishment orders based on forecast.
• Run what-if scenarios for demand surges or supply delays.

Kenntnisse

Demand planning

Inventory planning

Supply chain management

Excel modeling

SQL

Communication with teams

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

zooplus is Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year. We are on a mission to create joy for pets and their parents, driven by our core values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity. These values inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers and fuel a pet-first business.

Job Description

The duration of this role is fixed, and the contract will have a length of 12 months. As a Sales Analyst Planning & Forecast Manager, you’ll manage and improve inventory forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels and drive efficient replenishment. You’ll own medium-term forecasting, track forecast accuracy, and work cross-functionally to support supply chain performance. The role also includes scenario planning, risk management, and contributing to S&OP meetings to address supply challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Medium-Term Forecast Ownership
  • Track projected inventory by Country, Brand, Category
  • Own and refine our 6-month rolling forecast, using input from other forecasts, planned promotions, historical trends and stock levels
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and drive improvements
• Replenishment Planning
  • Trigger replenishment orders based on forecast and target stock levels
  • Define and maintain reorder points, safety stock levels, and min/max thresholds
  • Represent demand planning in S&OP meetings, providing insights on forecast accuracy, supply constraints, and campaign feasibility
• Scenario Planning & Risk Management
  • Run what-if scenarios for demand surges, supply delays, or promotional changes

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or supply chain management with e-commerce experience preferred
• Understanding of inventory KPIs, replenishment models, etc.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate with both commercial and operational teams
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet modeling with a first formal experience in SQL is required
• Understanding of Regression techniques would be a plus
• Working language: English

Additional Information

With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote, collaborating with colleagues across locations.

Our Benefits

• 20% discount in our zooplus shop
• Internal and external training
• Team events
• 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
• Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
• Company mobile phone for work and personal use
• zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.