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

zooplus AG; München; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading online pet platform is seeking a motivated Data Analyst to manage inventory forecasts and support supply chain performance. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of experience in demand planning, strong proficiency in Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. This role offers a hybrid work setup and generous benefits including 28 vacation days and discounts.

Leistungen

20% discount in our shop

Internal and external training

Team events

28 vacation days

Corporate gym rates

Company mobile phone for personal use

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Manage and improve inventory forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Own medium-term forecasting, track forecast accuracy.
• Trigger replenishment orders based on forecast and target stock levels.
• Represent demand planning in S&OP meetings.

Kenntnisse

Demand planning

Inventory planning

Supply chain management

Excel/spreadsheet modeling

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

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

• Full-time

More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year.

We're on a mission to create joy for pets and their parents, driven by our core values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity. At the heart of everything we do, they inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers and fuel a pet-first business.

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.

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.
• 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.

Run what-if scenarios for demand surges, supply delays, or promotional changes

• 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

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.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.

Job Location

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