Demand Planning Manager

CHEP Deutschland GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CHEP Deutschland GmbH is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager for Germany to own the demand forecasting and IBP processes, influencing key business decisions and improving forecast accuracy in a fast-moving environment.

You will partner across Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning and Asset Productivity to translate market insights into robust demand plans and lead monthly Demand Review meetings to ensure alignment with sales and operations.

Qualifications

• Several years of Demand Planning experience in FMCG or equivalent
• Strong data-driven decision making and storytelling abilities
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive demand plans using statistical models, market data and historical trends.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning and Asset Productivity to translate insights into accurate forecasts.
• Lead monthly Demand Review meetings ensuring alignment between demand, sales and operations.
• Continuously improve forecast accuracy by analyzing trends and updating plans with stakeholders.
• Document forecast assumptions and communicate changes to stakeholders clearly.
• Drive evolution of the Demand Planning strategy and IBP processes across regions.
• Provide long-term demand analysis to support capacity planning and readiness.
• Lead and participate in projects to optimize planning processes, tools, and systems.

Skills

Demand Planning

Data Insights

Communication

Storytelling

Leadership

German & English

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Are you passionate about turning data into business impact? As Demand Planning Manager, you will own the demand forecasting and IBP process for Germany, influencing key business decisions, improving forecast accuracy, and helping shape the next generation of planning capabilities in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive demand plans using statistical models, market insights, and historical data to support business objectives.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Asset Productivity teams to understand key demand drivers and integrate them into accurate demand forecasts.
• Lead monthly Demand Review meetings, ensuring alignment between demand, sales, and asset productivity as part of the Integrated Business Planning process.
• Continuously improve forecast accuracy by analyzing trends, identifying demand drivers, and updating forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Communicate and document forecast assumptions and changes to relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive the evolution of the demand planning strategy, adopting best practices, and collaborating with peers across regions to enhance the IBP process.
• Provide long-term demand analysis to support Supply Chain Leadership in assessing future capacity needs and ensuring operational readiness.
• Lead and participate in projects aimed at optimizing demand planning processes, tools, and systems, ensuring continuous process improvement.

Your Skills and Background

• Several years Demand Planning experience in a FMCG or Food Retail company
• Proven Data Insights and communication skills
• Business Acumen and Demand Planning Tool expertise
• Storytelling/ ability to turn Insights into a narrative
• Strong personality with natural authority
• Fluency in German and English language mandatory

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to Succeed in the Role

• Adaptability
• Demand Planning
• Empathy
• Experimentation
• Process Improvements
• Project Delivery
• Strategic Planning
• Taking Ownership
• Teamwork
• Understand Customers

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.