Export Demand Planner

Bel; Suresnes; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Bel Group in Suresnes seeks an Export Demand Planner LATAM & OVERSEAS (FOT) to build forecasts for destinations using JDA and input from sales teams and distributors. You will drive S&OP input and participate in monthly forecast meetings to align with business goals.

You will apply forecasting tools, monitor MAD and bias, and collaborate to improve distributor forecasting and ordering processes. Fluency in English and French is required, with a Master’s in supply chain and 3–5 years’

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineer or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain; experience in demand is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French; strong forecasting and analytics skills.
• Knowledge of APS tools (JDA, BW, IBP) and Excel-based modeling.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop sales forecasts for each destination using the JDA Group tool and data from sales teams and distributors.
• Feed forecasts into S&OP process and long-term sales budgeting.
• Optimize use of JDA (model adjustments, new products).
• Lead monthly forecast meetings with sales, marketing and distributors.
• Monitor metrics (MAD, bias, service rate) and implement improvements.
• Recommend order schedules based on distributor forecasting and local market insights.
• Support distributors with forecasting & ordering training and improvement projects.

Connaissances

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Forecasting knowledge

Statistics tools understanding

Formation

Master’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineer and related fields

Outils

JDA

BW

IBP

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Description du poste

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow® , Kiri® , Babybel® , Boursin® Nurishh® , Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ® , as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

#IWorkForAllForGood

Title

Export Demand Planner LATAM & OVERSEAS (FOT)

Contract

Unlimited-term contract

Localisation

Suresnes

Missions

• Develop sales forecasts for each destination within the scope using the JDA Group tool and data collected from the sales teams and distributors
• Feed into the S&OP process as well as the long-term sales budgeting process
• Optimize the use of JDA (model, adjust forecasts, incorporate new products)
• Prepare and lead monthly sales forecast meetings (Demand Meeting Review) with the sales and marketing teams to validate forecasts, and with distributors
• Monitor performance metrics within your scope (MAD, bias, and service rate) and seek solutions to optimize them
• Recommend order schedules and quantities for destinations subject to collaborative forecasting with distributors, based on analyses of local sales and inventory
• Contribute to the development and professionalization of our distributors in forecasting and ordering functions (through monitoring, coaching, tools, and training)
• Collaborate on and lead improvement projects related to the role (e.g., automated reporting, tool enhancements, etc.)

Profile

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineer and related fields
• 3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain, experience in demand is a plus
• Fluent in English and French
• Forecasting tool knowledge > Supply Chain APICS certification is a plus
• Statistics tools performance understanding
• Knowledge about local market: distributors, products, channels, market insights
• Proficient in Pack office: Excel, Word, Power Point
• Experience with APS: JDA, BW, IBP