Demand Planner

BIC; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

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Join BIC as a Demand Planner to contribute to a dynamic and agile team in demand planning. This role involves building demand plans in collaboration with various departments and requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and Blue Yonder. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development in a multinational environment.

Servizi

Hybrid working model (2 days / week in the office)

Annual bonus system

Medical plan

Opportunities for training and development

Competenze

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• X-functional experiences are a plus.

Mansioni

• Prepare forecasts for active SKUs representing the German market.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and propose actions to improve KPIs.
• Prepare and lead the monthly local Demand Review for top management.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Business orientation

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Strumenti

Excel

COGNOS

Power BI

Blue Yonder

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For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

To support our Demand Planning department, we are recruiting a Demand Planner Germany. The position is based in Warsaw, Poland, with home office possible (2 days per week).

Joining BIC Demand Planning team Europe means joining a team that is dynamic and agile, promote team spirit and is ready to take up challenges.

Inside the Commercial department, and reporting to the Demand Planning Manager Eastern Cluster, your main mission will be to build the demand plan for the market of Germany, in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Finance. In addition, transversal responsibilities are full part of the position to develop other competencies and leadership, such as Key User or process owner.

You main missions will be following :

• Prepare forecast for active SKUs representing German market.
• Build a strong demand plan using all the data available (sales history, promotion plan, sell-out data) on an 24-month horizon in Blue Yonder.
• Challenge and consolidate the forecasts for promotions and new products provided by Sales and Marketing teams.
• Be a key business partner to stakeholders representing both local organization (General Manager, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing and Finance) as well as headquarters (SC, IT, Sales, Marketing).
• Analyze the forecast accuracy and bias results at country / category level and propose actions to achieve and improve those KPIs and as a result final OTIF level as well.
• Collaborate with Finance Department during quarterly updates of the Financial Rolling forecasts and close the gaps vs operational forecasts.
• Prepare and lead the monthly local Demand Review to get top management sign off on your demand plan.
• Support the transformation from S&OP to IBP (Integrated Business Planning Process), improving local demand reviews, collaborating closely with S&OP leaders who consolidate the Demand Plan at EU level.
• Collaborate with Finance Department on reconciliation of quarterly Financial Rolling forecast updates and close the gaps vs operational forecasts.
• Coordinate the slow mover and obsolete stock reduction with Sales / Marketing.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the processes and tools.
• Be a process owner and / or Key user for the European team : transversal communication, challenge of the team, improvements, project management.

What you'll bring to BIC :

• 1-3 years’ experience within a similar position
• X-functional experiences are a plus

Hard Skills

• Strong analytical skills : ability to analyze figures, draw conclusions and provide recommendations with strong business orientation;
• Good command of IT systems - particularly Excel and COGNOS / Power BI;
• Knowledge of Blue Yonder forecasting tool is a plus;
• Language skills : Fluent in English, German is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Structured way of thinking and attention to details;
• Ability to challenge and convince his / her interlocutors;
• Well organized, management of priorities, ability to work within set deadlines;
• Overall business understanding;
• Team Player, flexible when dealing with other people;
• Ability to work autonomously; Decision making skills;
• Precise and clear in communication with other departments;
• Hard-working and proactive.

What we offer :

• Hybrid working model (2 days / week in the office)
• Annual bonus system
• Medical plan
• Opportunities for training, development in multinational team

Apply Today! There's never been a better time to join BIC! We are a dynamic company with a strong vision. You will find a wealth of possibilities in a challenging and rewarding work environment. As an organization, we have a passion for taking care of our people, and our benefits reflect this. Join BIC and let’s invent our future, together!

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesManufacturing

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