Strategic Demand Planner | S&OP Leader

Ornua; El Barco de Ávila; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Global mobility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ornua in Avila, Spain, is seeking a Demand Planner to bridge customer demand with operational execution and to lead the S&OP process across functions. You will translate forecasts into actionable supply plans to sustain high service levels, optimise inventory and support growth.

The role requires a degree in a related field, experience in demand/production planning, proficiency with Power BI and ERP systems, and strong analytical and communication skills to influence stakeholders at multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in demand/production planning with knowledge of statistical forecasting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI and ERP systems.
• English level C1 or higher.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process and engage with stakeholders.
• Liaise with Commercial to agree consensus demand plan for S&OP and Demand+.
• Select algorithms and generate a statistical baseline forecast.
• Recommend enriched demand plan for Commercial approval.
• Convert demand plan into a supply plan.
• Measure forecast accuracy and drive performance improvement.
• Develop supply chain relationships for collaborative forecasts.
• Support local site SAE requirements.
• Engage with local site teams on process constraints for Supply Plans.
• Work with site teams on stock management processes.
• Support weekly and monthly Operations reporting.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English (C1)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, economics, engineering, administration or similar

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ornua in Avila, Spain, is seeking a Demand Planner to bridge customer demand with operational execution and to lead the S&OP process across functions. You will translate forecasts into actionable supply plans to sustain high service levels, optimise inventory and support growth.

The role requires a degree in a related field, experience in demand/production planning, proficiency with Power BI and ERP systems, and strong analytical and communication skills to influence stakeholders at multiple