Demand and S&OP Manager (m/f/d)

Bramwith Consulting; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm seeks a Senior Consultant to strengthen the Supply Chain function for an international consumer goods company in Düsseldorf. The role focuses on demand planning and forecasting, requiring significant experience in FMCG and SAP. Successful candidates will enjoy high visibility with Supply Chain leadership, a flexible working environment, and opportunities for long-term development within the expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning within FMCG.
• Strong analytical mindset handling large SKU portfolios.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly demand planning and forecasting cycle.
• Analyse sales history, seasonality, and promotions.
• Monitor inventory and availability, flagging critical items.

Skills

Demand Planning within FMCG

Strong analytical mindset

SAP-based planning experience

Stakeholder collaboration skills

Fluent in German and English

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Bramwith Consulting

Senior Consultant | End-to-End Supply Chain & Logistics | Global Recruitment

A well-established, internationally active consumer goods company is strengthening its Supply Chain function throughout 2026. Demand Planning is a strategic priority for the business, and this role sits right at the centre of that journey.

What you’ll do:

• Own the monthly demand planning and forecasting cycle across a complex FMCG portfolio
• Analyse sales history, seasonality, promotions, and new product assumptions
• Identify risks and opportunities and translate insights into clear action plans
• Contribute to the development and rollout of S&OP processes
• Monitor inventory and availability, flagging critical and slow-moving items early
• Track forecast accuracy and planning KPIs, driving continuous improvement
• Convert agreed forecasts into supplier orders and follow up on delivery performance
• Prepare concise, decision‑ready analyses for senior management

What they’re looking for

• Experience in Demand Planning within FMCG
• Strong analytical mindset and confidence handling large SKU portfolios
• SAP-based planning experience (S/4HANA a plus)
• Business-oriented approach and strong stakeholder collaboration skills
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to be on-site in Düsseldorf around 50%, with flexible home working

Why it’s interesting

• Planning is being restructured and expanded over the coming years
• High exposure to Supply Chain leadership and senior decision‑makers
• International scope without excessive working hours
• Open, modern and forward‑thinking culture with real cross‑functional collaboration
• Clear long‑term development potential as the organisation grows

If you’d like to explore this opportunity confidentially, feel free to message me directly.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Consumer Services and Food and Beverage Retail

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