Specialist Data Analytics & Planning (m/f/d)

IFCO; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Unlimited LinkedIn Learning

Employee Support Program

Modern office facilities

Flexible working hours

Descripción de la vacante

IFCO is seeking a Demand Planning professional to lead analytics, translate commercial plans into forecasts, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams in a dynamic, international setting. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and strong stakeholder communication.

The candidate should have a strong foundation in statistics, planning, and data visualization tools, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and driving efficiency across the supply chain.

Formación

• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Experience in planning, analytics, supply chain, consulting, or commercial support (internships/graduate roles).
• Strong Excel skills with experience in data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL, Databricks, or comparable platforms.
• Basic understanding of data ingestion processes and pipeline structures to support reliable analytics and planning outcomes.
• Exposure to forecasting, logistics, or commercial processes is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with clear communication.
• Detail-oriented, proactive with strong prioritization.
• Collaborative team player with stakeholder management, growth mindset.
• Language: Spanish and English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Gather, structure, and validate commercial demand inputs into reliable signals at SKU, customer, and location level.
• Translate plans into quantified forecasts and ensure alignment with historical data.
• Analyze retail data and customer behavior to identify demand drivers and shifts.
• Monitor market developments and competitive activity to support planning and campaigns.
• Strengthen data quality and governance at SKU level for reliable analytics.
• Provide transparent assumptions and insights to support central planning and S&OP.
• Translate complex datasets into clear KPIs for informed decision making.
• Collaborate across regional teams and communicate insights in an international context.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Statistics or related field

Herramientas

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

Excel

Descripción del empleo

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

Key responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Commercial Input Management – Gather, structure, and validate commercial demand inputs such as customer pipelines, promotions, and seasonality, transforming them into reliable demand signals at SKU, customer, and location level.
• Demand Translation & Alignment – Translate commercial plans into quantified forecasts while ensuring consistency with historical data and alignment between commercial expectations and planning assumptions.
• Market & Customer Insights – Analyze retail data, sell-out patterns, and customer behavior to identify key demand drivers and anticipate shifts in demand through close collaboration with growers, retailers, and key account teams.
• Market Intelligence & Trend Monitoring – Continuously assess market developments, seasonal dynamics, and competitive activities to proactively support demand planning and campaign effectiveness.
• Retail Data Quality & Governance – Strengthen demand signal accuracy by enhancing SKU-level data granularity, ensuring high-quality datasets, and contributing to robust data governance practices.
• Stakeholder Interface & S&OP Contribution – Act as the primary contact for local demand inputs, providing transparent assumptions and structured insights to support central planning and S&OP processes.
• Data Analytics & Business Partnering – Support commercial strategy through actionable, data-driven insights, translating complex datasets into clear KPIs and enabling informed decision-making across functions.
• Collaboration & Continuous Development – Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented environment across regional teams, clearly communicate insights in an international context, and continuously build expertise in analytics, planning processes, and supply chain concepts.

We expect

• Educational Background – Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Planning & Analytics Experience – Initial experience in planning, analytics, supply chain, consulting, or commercial support, including internships or graduate roles.
• Data & Tools Proficiency – Strong Excel skills paired with foundational experience in data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL, Databricks, or comparable platforms.
• Data Engineering Exposure – Basic understanding of data ingestion processes and pipeline structures to support reliable analytics and planning outcomes.
• Demand Planning Awareness – Exposure to forecasting, logistics, or commercial processes is a plus, with the ability to connect operational drivers to demand signals.
• Analytical & Communication Skills – Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Working Style & Mindset – Detail-oriented, well-organized, and proactive, with a solution-focused approach, strong prioritization skills, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration & Growth Mindset – Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills, curiosity to learn and openness to change.
• Language Skills – Proficiency level in Spanish and English for effective communication in international teams.

We offer

• Make a difference where it matters – Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.
• A culture of appreciation and respect – Join an international team where collaboration thrives.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decisions – Your ideas matter and drive real change.
• Work your way – Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid work.
• Unlimited learning opportunities – Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
• Support when you need it – Our Employee Support Program.
• Modern office – open office spaces, modern and digital devices.
• Boost your energy – Free beverages to keep you going.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.