Demand Planner & Logistics eCommerce

Affinity; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading petfood company in Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated Demand & Logistic Planner to manage demand planning processes and logistics costs for their e-commerce channel. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or a similar field, at least 3 years of experience in demand planning, and advanced Excel skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and numerous employee benefits including a pension plan and professional development opportunities.

Servicios

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Ticket Restaurants

Pension plan

Fully equipped Gym

Breakfast and fresh fruit

Professional development opportunities

Pet-friendly office

Celebrations & Fun

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' experience as Demand Planner.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain principles.
• Willingness to work difficult tasks through to completion.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the demand planning process for the e-commerce channel.
• Manage and optimize logistics flows from production sites to customers.
• Provide regular reporting and insights on demand accuracy and logistics performance.

Conocimientos

Analytical capacity

Communication

Problem-solving skills

Results orientation

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of planning software (APO, IBP)

Knowledge of R or Python

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Science

Descripción del empleo

Description

Your Role We are seeking a highly motivated Demand & Logistic Planner to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. In this role, you will take ownership of the demand planning process, managing logistics costs for our e-commerce channel and to lead / collaborate in the main logistics ecommerce projects. It is pivotal in ensuring accurate demand forecasts, optimized logistics operations, and seamless collaboration across functions to achieve business goals. The Demand & Logistic Planner will be responsible for reviewing and validating forecast mix and volume, providing insights that enable markets to reach their commercial objectives while ensuring efficiency and cost competitiveness in the supply chain. Success in this role relies on building strong, collaborative partnerships with sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and external stakeholders, driving alignment and delivering value across the organization.

What you will do

• Lead the demand planning process for the e-commerce channel, ensuring accuracy, timelines, and alignment with business targets.
• Manage and shape demand for all the SKU using SAP IBP for demand.
• Lead the Consensus Meeting to validate future demand together with Sales, marketing and Finance teams.
• Analyze sales trends, market inputs, and promotional activities to build reliable forecasts that support operational and financial planning.
• Work on minimizing freshness risks
• Give visibility to sales teams in case of operations disruptions or shortages.
• Manage and optimize logistics flows, from production sites to distribution centers and final customers, ensuring service excellence and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and control logistics costs, identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing initiatives to improve overall profitability.
• Coordinate closely with supply chain teams to balance demand and supply, mitigating risks of stock-outs or excess inventory.
• Provide regular reporting and insights on demand accuracy, service levels, logistics performance, and cost-to-serve.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to align priorities and support decision-making at both local and regional levels.
• Ad-hoc projects regarding sustainability, optimization and freight routes efficiency in the ecommerce channel.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Science
• Minimum 3 years' experience as Demand Planner
• Advanced level of Excel.
• Advanced level of English.
• Analytical capacity, results orientation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of planning software such as APO, IBP will be an asset.
• Knowledge of R, Python, or data analytics would be an asset.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work difficult tasks through to completion.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments to reach a common goal.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain principles.
• Desire to learn and grow in the position and company.
• Ability to work in conditions that include multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in tight deadlines.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Ticket Restaurants
• Pension plan
• Fully equipped Gym
• Breakfast and fresh fruit
• Affinity University platform : Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Pet-friendly office
• Celebrations & Fun

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed! We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place. We are very proud of our innovative brands which include Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence. So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint! Want to know more about us? Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team.