Global Demand Excellence Manager

Essity; Sant Joan Despí; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essity is seeking a Global Demand Excellence Manager to drive Demand Management across Health & Medical, advancing IBP maturity and AI-enabled planning. You will lead transformation, collaborate with regional managers, and deliver data-driven improvements in forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency.

The role focuses on digital transformation, process innovation, and capability development across global teams, with a requirement for strong leadership and English fluency.

Formación

• University degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in Integrated Business Planning.
• Deep knowledge of Demand Management processes and planning technologies such as SAP IBP.
• Experience executing AI end-to-end: identifying Use Cases, building AI-powered tools, embedding in planning.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and continuously improve global Demand Management frameworks and performance metrics.
• Pilot and scale AI-powered forecasting and automation solutions.
• Lead transformation initiatives and enable adoption of planning technologies globally.

Conocimientos

Demand Management

SAP IBP

AI in planning

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

University degree in Supply Chain Management

Herramientas

SAP IBP

Descripción del empleo

Global Demand Excellence ManagerReady to shape the future of demand planning through AI, innovation and transformation? Join us and help redefine what planning excellence looks like.About the RoleAs Global Demand Excellence Manager, you will drive the evolution of Demand Management across Health & Medical. This role focuses on transforming planning capabilities, advancing Integrated Business Planning (IBP) maturity, accelerating digital innovation, and enabling the adoption of AI-driven solutions.Working across global teams, you will connect business needs, planning standards and technology capabilities to build a more data-driven, efficient and future-ready Demand Management organization. You will lead the transformation of processes, capabilities and ways of working that enable long-term business success, collaborating with the Regional Demand Managers to deliver operational planning activities.What You Will DoDemand Planning Excellence: Develop and continuously improve global Demand Management frameworks, standards and performance methodologies to strengthen planning maturity across business units.Digital & AI Transformation: Identify, pilot and scale AI-powered solutions, predictive analytics and automation opportunities that enhance forecasting quality, decision-making and productivity.Process Innovation: Challenge existing practices and create a structured pipeline of innovations that improve planning effectiveness and business value.Capability Development: Build and lead global learning programs, competency frameworks and communities of practice to strengthen Demand Management capabilities worldwide.Transformation Leadership: Lead strategic improvement initiatives and support the implementation and continuous evolution of planning technologies, including SAP IBP capabilities.Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business leaders, IT, Data Science and global process teams to define priorities, roadmaps and future planning requirements.Performance Improvement: Measure adoption, maturity and value creation, ensuring initiatives deliver tangible impact on growth, agility, service and profitability.Who You AreUniversity degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, Analytics or a related field.Extensive experience in Integrated Business Planning, planning technology, Supply Chain Excellence or related transformation roles within a global organization.Strong knowledge of Demand Management processes and planning technologies such as SAP IBP, combined with proven ability to execute AI end to end: identifying use cases, building AI-powered tools and automations, and embedding them into day-to-day planning processes.An innovative and collaborative leader who challenges the status quo, translates complex technology into business value, influences across functions, drives change and inspires others to adopt new ways of working.Fluent in EnglishWhat We Can Offer YouOur purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with UsApplication End Date:13 oct 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity265594