Demand Planning Manager - Technical (m/f/d)

Westwing Group SE; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading e-commerce platform seeks a Demand Planner for their Munich office. The role involves demand forecasting, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with various teams to optimize supply chain processes. Ideal candidates possess a degree in a relevant field, 3-5 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. Join Westwing for a dynamic work environment with various benefits, including flexible working and team events.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Generous vacation

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing programs

Pension schemes

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting.
• Strong understanding of demand planning and statistical techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with commercial teams and stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Own the forecasting logic for new SKUs.
• Prepare and review demand forecasts ensuring data accuracy.
• Monitor forecast accuracy KPIs like MAPE and Bias.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Understanding of demand planning principles

Statistical forecasting techniques

Liaising with cross-functional teams

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Degree in supply chain, business analytics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Jobbeschreibung

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich Office

JOIN OUR TEAM

As a Demand Planner at Westwing, you will join a collaborative team of Demand and Supply Planners, focusing primarily on demand forecasting. Your role will be crucial in enhancing our data-driven forecasting processes to support accurate planning and strategic decision-making. You will analyze historical sales data, monitor forecast performance, and collaborate with teams across Marketing, Sales, and Retail Campaigns to align forecasts with commercial strategies. Your insights will influence campaign planning, seasonal stock ordering, and inventory management, thereby improving forecast accuracy and supply chain efficiency. This position is unlimited and based in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Own the forecasting logic and process for new SKUs and SKUs with limited sales history to ensure timely replenishment.
2. Prepare and review demand forecasts across Permanent Selection SKUs, ensuring data accuracy and completeness for analysis.
3. Validate baseline forecasts using historical data, trend analysis, and statistical models to establish a solid foundation for demand planning.
4. Monitor forecast accuracy KPIs over replenishment lead times (MAPE, Bias, Rolling Forecast Error).
5. Track seasonal events and promotions, adjusting forecasts in line with budgets and expectations.
6. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to gather input on demand uplifts and promotional plans.
7. Contribute insights and updated forecasts to IBP and S&OP meetings, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
8. Work with senior management to ensure forecasts support strategic and operational goals.
9. Identify forecast deviations at the SKU level and generate insights to improve accuracy.
10. Proactively suggest workflow improvements within demand planning processes.

YOU COME WITH

1. Degree in supply chain, business analytics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, or related field.
2. 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
3. Strong understanding of demand planning principles and statistical forecasting techniques.
4. Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SQL is a plus.
5. Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
6. Analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.
7. Ability to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
8. Fluency in English.

WHY WESTWING

Join us and enjoy an inspiring, international environment that fosters growth and collaboration. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous vacation, a modern office, employee discounts, team events, health and wellbeing programs, green mobility options, daycare support, pension schemes, and social impact days.

ABOUT US

Westwing is Europe’s leading home decor e-commerce platform, operating in 18 countries with a GMV of EUR 497 million in 2024. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where creativity, innovation, and respect thrive. Our mission is to inspire people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life.