Demand Planner - Madrid

LifeStyles Healthcare; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LifeStyles Healthcare in Madrid is seeking a proactive Demand Planner to own the demand planning across our sexual wellness portfolio for the EMEA region. You will lead monthly forecasting cycles, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, and ensure alignment of supply with demand through data-driven insights and forecast optimization.

The role emphasizes ownership, analytical rigor, and a hands-on approach in a dynamic team, with responsibilities spanning forecasting, accuracy

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in CPG or consumer healthcare.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Anaplan, Excel).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Comfortable working in a lean, hands‑on environment with shifting priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Own the demand planning process for key SKUs and customer channels across EMEA.
• Lead monthly forecast cycles, incorporating input from Sales, Marketing and Finance.
• Track and reconcile demand signals vs. actuals; communicate variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply and Inventory Planning teams to ensure product availability and optimal inventory.
• Maintain forecast accuracy KPIs and support improvements in forecast performance.
• Monitor trends, promotions, seasonality, and new product launches to inform demand plans.
• Support S&OP processes by providing timely, data-driven insights and forecast inputs.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on key customer and retailer planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning tools and reporting.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field

Herramientas

NetSuite

SAP

Anaplan

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Position Reports to: Global Head - Supply & Demand Planning

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Madrid, Spain

We Offer : The Salary Range for the is 45,000 to 53,000 EUR

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and analytically driven Demand Planner to join our agile EMEA supply chain team.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and wants to make a real impact.

You will take ownership of demand planning across our sexual wellness portfolio, ensuring accurate forecasting to support service levels, inventory efficiency and commercial growth.

Working cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations, you’ll be a critical link in aligning supply with demand in a business that values entrepreneurial thinking, accountability and smart collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the demand planning process for key SKUs and customer channels across EMEA.
• Lead monthly forecast cycles, incorporating input from Sales, Marketing and Finance.
• Track and reconcile demand signals vs. actuals; communicate variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply and Inventory Planning teams to ensure product availability and optimal inventory.
• Maintain forecast accuracy KPIs and support improvements in forecast performance.
• Monitor trends, promotions, seasonality, and new product launches to inform demand plans.
• Support S&OP processes by providing timely, data-driven insights and forecast inputs.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on key customer and retailer planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning tools and reporting.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver weekly and monthly forecasts and reporting packages
• Analyze historical sales, POS data and promotions to build forward-looking plans
• Engage closely with cross-functional teams to align assumptions and drive accountability
• Highlight risk and opportunity scenarios for proactive inventory and supply response
• Support the team with system clean-up, master data accuracy and planning optimization
• Act as the forecasting lead for select product categories or customer segments.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in CPG or consumer healthcare
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Anaplan, Excel)
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Comfortable working in a lean, hands‑on environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred

• Experience in sexual wellness, lifestyle or personal care categories.
• Familiarity with POS data analysis and retailer-specific forecasting
• Understanding of S&OP or IBP processes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach

The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of, and requirements for the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. LifeStyles retains the right to modify these duties as required.

About the Company

LifeStyles has a history dating back to 1905 when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond Australia.

Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.

The LifeStyles family of brands includes the #1 global non-latex condom brand, SKYN®, Owning a large portfolio of trademarks, LifeStyles manufactures and commercialises its products, under its local heroes such as Mates®, LifeStyles®, Manix®, Unimil®, and Blowtex® and Control. The brands values are centered around sex positivity, pleasure, confidence and inclusivity.

Outside of branded products, the Company also supports universities, NGOs, and other organizations as part of a broader effort to promote sexual health and prevent the spread of STDs and STIs. LifeStyles owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Thailand, India and Spain, and it employs over 1,600 teammates globally.

LifeStyles Healthcare was created on September 1, 2017, when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare & CITIC Capital private equity purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.

As of December 1, 2022, Lifestyles is owned by Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We combine century-long history with the opportunity of a new beginning as a stand‑alone company - this means a new way of thinking, the opportunity to explore new horizons and the chance to make a mark in an exciting, fresh business.

LifeStyles Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are empowered professionals, and we are committed to creating a team of the world’s “best of the best.” Our business foundation is strong, among our values are Integrity and Respect, our people are highly engaged. We have a focus on safety and teamwork - and we want you to join us! If you're looking for a daring opportunity to build brands in this booming & thrilling category, then let's talk.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Discover more about us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifestyles-healthcare/.

Curious to know what does every day look like at LifeStyles?

Find out by looking at employee testimonials: https://lifestylesglobal.com/careers

Due to the high number of applications, we would like to inform you that only selected candidates will be contacted.