Demand Planner (f/m/x)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planner to join their innovative team in the EMEA region. This full-time role offers the chance to work with diverse professionals, optimizing statistical forecasts and collaborating across departments. You'll play a crucial role in demand planning, utilizing tools like SAP APO DP, and contributing to new product introductions. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to creativity, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or related fields required.
• Experience in planning or logistics roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maximize statistical forecast effectiveness and maintain planning parameters.
• Collaborate with local and European counterparts on demand planning.

Skills

Planning

Supply Chain Management

Statistical Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP APO DP

Demand Planning Tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Demand Planner (f/m/x)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role:

As a Demand Planner for the Safety & Industrial Business Group supporting the EMEA region, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

1. Maximizing the effectiveness of the statistical forecast by leveraging standard work, adjusting/cleansing historical demand, and determining appropriate aggregation for calculating the statistical forecast.
2. Collaborating with local and European counterparts (e.g., Manufacturing / Supply Planners / IBP/Demand and Supply Managers / Portfolio Managers/Regional Business counterparts).
3. Maintaining demand planning parameters in the Demand Planning tool.
4. Optimizing the statistical forecast in the Demand Planning tool (SAP APO DP).
5. Collecting, assessing, and translating market intelligence input into demand plans.
6. Supporting new product introductions, area/regional demand reviews, and SKU & portfolio management.
7. Conducting what-if simulations and analysis on demand management, supply chain optimization, and project initiatives.
8. Managing complex business scenarios.
9. Analyzing historical demand figures (outliers/errors) to derive future forecast figures.
10. Supporting the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) strategy.

Your Skills and Expertise:

To succeed in this role, 3M is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

1. Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, IT, or related fields.
2. Experience in planning or similar logistics roles.
3. Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory control, planning systems, forecasting techniques, and statistics.
4. Knowledge of demand and DRP planning tools, as well as SAP experience (desirable).
5. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
6. Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Additional knowledge or skills that could help include:

1. APICS certification (desirable).
2. SAP experience.

Job specifics:

• Location options: UK (near Manchester), Germany (near Neuss), or Italy (near Pioltello).
• Travel: up to 10% domestic/international.
• Relocation: Not authorized.
• Hybrid working model.
• Full-time position.

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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