Spain Demand Planning Manager

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Viladecans; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking a seasoned Demand Planning Manager to own the end-to-end planning cycle in Catalonia. You will drive accurate forecasts, lead S&OP, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to balance service levels and working capital.

Requirements include a 5–7 year track record in demand planning, strong analytics with SAP4HANA and Kinaxis, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in demand planning and S&OP.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP (SAP4HANA), machine learning tools, and demand planning software/s (Kinaxis).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Acts as a "founder/ owner" and manages business E2E
• Leverages technology to simplify and streamline processes and ways of working
• Able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Languages: Spanish and English mandatory

Responsibilities

• Forecast management: develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using ML models, AI tools, and cross-functional inputs.
• S&OP leadership: lead the demand planning component of the Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring alignment across commercial, supply, and finance functions.
• Collaboration: partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather insights on promotions, product launches, and market trends.
• Performance monitoring: track forecast accuracy and bias; implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast reliability.
• Service and inventory optimization: support inventory planning by balancing service levels, working capital, and supply constraints while minimizing business waste.
• Data & systems: leverage planning tools (Kinaxis), AI agents, analytics platforms to drive data-driven decisions.
• Line management: lead, coach, motivate, and develop your team of Demand and Response Planners (4 team members)

Skills

Analytical skills

SAP4HANA

Kinaxis

Machine learning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP4HANA

Kinaxis

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world's biggest pure-play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high-performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We're curious and ready for what's next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Forecast Management: Develop and maintain accurate short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using machine learning models / AI driven forecasting tools, market intelligence, and cross-functional inputs.
• S&OP Leadership: Lead the demand planning component of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment across commercial, supply, and finance functions.
• Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather insights on promotions, product launches, and market trends. Lead the link to service provider teams for short term service as well as demand planning.
• Performance Monitoring: Track forecast accuracy and bias; implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast reliability.
• Service and Inventory Optimization: Support inventory planning by balancing service levels, working capital, and supply constraints while minimizing business waste.
• Data & Systems: Leverage planning tools (Kinaxis), AI agents, analytics platforms to drive data-driven decisions.
• Line Management: Lead, coach, motivate, and develop your team of Demand and Response Planners (4 team members)

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Has minimum of 5-7 years of experience in demand planning and S&OP.
• Has Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP (SAP4 HANA), machine learning tools, and demand planning software/s (Kinaxis)
• Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Acts as a \"founder/ owner\" and manages business E2E
• Leverages technology actively simplifies and streamline processes and ways of working
• Able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Languages: Spanish and English mandatory

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You'll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you're excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.