Value Stream Leader Demand Planning (m,w,d)

Symrise; Granada; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise, a global leader in fragrances and flavors, seeks a Value Stream Leader – Demand Planning to govern the worldwide demand planning process. You will drive forecasting excellence, align KPIs, and support the S&OP cycle across divisions.

You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, IT and Data teams, lead regional and divisional planning groups, and push continuous improvement through advanced forecasting methodologies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Demand Planning, S&OP or Supply Chain Planning, ideally in an international environment.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies, statistical modelling and planning KPIs.
• Ability to develop or harmonize global processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Shape and govern the global demand planning process across all divisions.
• Drive forecasting excellence and harmonize processes, tools, KPIs, and planning standards.
• Ensure a consistent and credible view of demand across the organization.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Data teams.
• Provide leadership to regional and divisional demand planning teams.
• Drive continuous improvement via advanced forecasting methodologies and digital solutions.

Skills

Demand Planning

S&OP

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Job description

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, operates in more than 100 locations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that are an essential part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

About the Role

As Value Stream Leader – Demand Planning, you will play a key role in shaping and governing the global demand planning process across all Symrise divisions. You will drive forecasting excellence, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and ensure a consistent and credible view of demand to support the global S&OP cycle.

In this role, you will:

• Shape and govern the global demand planning process across all divisions.
• Drive forecasting excellence and harmonize processes, tools, KPIs, and planning standards.
• Ensure a consistent and credible view of demand across the organization.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Data teams.
• Provide functional leadership to regional and divisional demand planning teams, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Drive continuous improvement through advanced forecasting methodologies, analytics, automation, and digital solutions.

About You

• Strong experience in Demand Planning, S&OP or Supply Chain Planning, ideally in an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of forecasting methodologies, statistical modelling and demand planning KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, Bias and Forecast Value Add (FVA).
• Proven experience developing or harmonizing global processes, governance and planning standards.
• Strong understanding of data, analytics and digital planning tools, with the ability to work effectively with IT and Data teams.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Commercial, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Ability to influence and provide functional leadership across different regions and business units.
• Strong analytical mindset combined with the ability to translate market and business insights into actionable demand plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international, matrix organization.

What We Offer

At Symrise, you will also have the opportunity to grow professionally and take part in inspiring experiences that contribute to the well-being of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With people at the center of everything we do, we foster an environment that drives our above-market growth and makes Symrise an exceptional place to develop your career.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.