Demand Planner

Nestlé S.A.; København; On-site; DKK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Nordics is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to own and improve the demand plan for Danish markets. You will translate commercial plans, promotions and market insights into precise forecasts, working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing and Supply Planning in a fast-moving, highly promotional environment.

You will manage SKU- and category-level forecasts, monitor accuracy, and adjust plans as new information becomes available.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on experience as a Demand Planner, Demand Forecaster or S&OP Planner
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven forecasting
• Experience in dynamic and promotional FMCG or retail environments
• Understanding how promotional activities and customer behavior drive demand
• Experience with demand planning systems, preferably SAP
• Excellent English communication; Danish/Swedish/Norwegian language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the demand plan for assigned categories at SKU and category levels.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, trends and deviations to inform actions.
• Incorporate promotions, commercial plans and market dynamics into forecasts.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to validate assumptions, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure robust, actionable demand plans.
• Prepare for and contribute to monthly S&OP/IBP processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication in English

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join our Nordic Demand Planning team and make an impact through great forecasting!

Are you an experienced Demand Planner who enjoys getting into the detail behind a forecast? Do you combine strong analytical skills with hands-on forecasting experience and the ability to turn data, commercial activities and market dynamics into realistic demand plans?

We are looking for a Demand Planner who can step into forecast ownership from day one and bring analytical rigor, curiosity and sound judgement to a fast-moving and highly promotional market.

Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company, with a purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. At Nestlé Nordics, we believe our people make the difference. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can grow, learn and contribute from day one.

About the Role

As our new Demand Planner, you will join the Nordic Demand Planning team and own the demand plan for selected categories within the Danish market.

Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Planning, you will translate commercial plans, promotional activities, market insights and customer behavior into accurate and actionable forecasts.

This is a hands-on planning role in a dynamic market where demand can change quickly. You will work at SKU and category level, continuously analyzing forecast performance, identifying patterns and deviations, and adjusting the demand plan as new information becomes available.

You will be expected to understand the assumptions behind your forecast, spot inconsistencies and build confidence in the numbers through strong analysis and attention to detail.

The team consists of eight Demand Planners across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. The position is based at our Nordic Headquarters in Ørestad, Copenhagen, and reports to the Nordic Demand & Supply Planning Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the demand plan and forecast performance for assigned categories, including forecasting at SKU and category level.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, trends and deviations, translating insights into actions.
• Incorporate promotional activities, commercial plans, customer behavior and market dynamics into realistic forecasts.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand and validate assumptions, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Supply Planning to ensure demand plans are robust and actionable.
• Prepare for and contribute to demand reviews and the monthly S&OP/IBP process.

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you:

• Have at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience as a Demand Planner, Demand Forecaster or S&OP Planner, with responsibility for your own forecasts.
• Bring strong analytical skills and experience working with detailed data, forecast accuracy and bias to identify patterns, deviations and opportunities.
• Have worked in a dynamic and volatile environment, ideally FMCG, retail or another business characterized by frequent promotions and changing demand patterns.
• Understand how commercial activities and customer behavior influence demand and know how to translate these into forecasts.
• Have experience with demand planning systems, preferably including SAP.
• Communicate confidently in English. Knowledge of Danish, Swedish or Norwegian and/or experience with demand planning in the Danish market is considered a strong advantage.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of a collaborative Nordic Demand Planning team where high-quality forecasting and sound decision-making are at the heart of what we do.

Your demand plans will directly influence business decisions, service levels and supply chain performance, making this a role where the quality of your work has a visible impact.

If you are an experienced planner who knows your forecast, enjoys getting into the details and takes pride in delivering numbers the business can trust, we would love to hear from you.

Preferred start date: As soon as possible