Demand Planner

WSA – Wonderful Sound for All; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSA – Wonderful Sound for All is seeking a data-driven Demand Planner to manage end-to-end forecasting and inventory for hearing aids and accessories in a global context. You will build and adjust forecasts, monitor stock, and partner with sales, marketing, and finance to align plans with business goals across regions.

You will employ statistical models, analytics tools, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize inventory, reduce risks, and support strategic decisions in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of data analytics and sales demand forecasting experience.
• Entry level candidates are welcome.
• University degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and adjust demand forecasts using data, market trends, and launch plans.
• Monitor inventory levels with supply chain teams to optimize stock.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance to align demand with objectives.
• Drive global demand planning and S&OP processes with stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on forecast accuracy and inventory status.
• Identify process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Data analytics

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Python

PowerPoint

Job description

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people's lives, WSA continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

We are seeking a data-driven Demand Planner to manage and optimize the end-to-end forecasting and inventory process for hearing aids and accessories. In this role, you will develop, review, and adjust demand forecasts, collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and finance teams, and drive global S&OP processes to align plans with business objectives. You will monitor inventory levels, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights through reporting and analysis to support key stakeholders. Day to day, you will also identify and implement process improvements, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure accurate, timely, and efficient demand planning across regions.

What you will do

• Develop, review, and adjust demand forecasts using statistical models, sales data, and market trends, while considering EOL, promotions, tenders, and understanding new product launches and requirements for hearing aids and accessories in line with launch plans
• Monitor and manage inventory levels in collaboration with affiliates and supply chain teams to ensure optimal stock levels and proactively address supply issues
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to align demand plans with business objectives and promotional activities
• Drive global demand planning and S&OP processes, communicating with stakeholders to manage risks and opportunities, influence country- and product-level decisions, and ensure alignment with sale budgets and forecasts
• Prepare and analyze reports on forecast accuracy and inventory status, providing insights to the demand planning team and key stakeholders
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements to enhance demand planning forecast accuracy and efficiency, contributing to implementation of best practices.

What you bring

• min 2 years of experience in data analytics and forecasting sales demand using statistical tools (Excel), in mid or large-scale international organizations
• Entry level professionals are welcome
• A university degree in business management, logistics, supply chain, operations, industrial engineering or other related studies
• APCS SC Certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, inventory management, PBI, and strategic planning
• Strong abilities in data analysis and reporting, managing complex issues and large data sets, with solid knowledge of supply chain processes, forecasting methods, and business statistics
• Proficiency in integrated supply chain and analytic tools such as Power BI, Excel, Tableau, Python, and PowerPoint
• Excellent assertive English communication and leadership skills, with proven ability to collaborate, influence, and solve problems cross-functionally and with global teams.

Who we are

At WSA, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WSA is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.