Demand Planner

Groupe PSA; Rivalta di Torino; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global automotive leader in Italy is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to oversee supply chain activities and improve forecast accuracy. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, be proficient in ERP systems, and have a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management. This role offers the chance to drive operational excellence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish effective demand-driven planning.

Competenze

• 3 to 5 years of experience in supply planning management.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian or French is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain processes.

Mansioni

• Analyse and question forecast results to improve accuracy.
• Meet with managers to review short and long-term planning strategies.
• Support management with risk assessments.

Conoscenze

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Financial awareness

Formazione

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Strumenti

ERP systems

Microsoft Office tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced demand / supply planners, combining strong operational execution skills and strategic vision for our Supply Chain spare parts activity. The ideal candidate, in addition to the planning of some specific product lines, should be able to take the lead on some transverse processes and challenge them to introduce breakthroughs in our operations. You will possess a keen ability to analyse customer demand to develop and fine tune forecasts. The Demand Planner's responsibilities include reviewing purchase history, sales history, marketing promotion products and stimulating growth or pick, and ultimately evaluating their effectiveness and challenging data and processes.

You will contribute to establishing a demand‑driven and collaborative planning with our customers, exploiting our distributors' sell‑out data. Highly analytical, you demonstrate deep knowledge of advanced mathematical and forecasting policies, as well as a good end‑to‑end knowledge of the Supply Chain activities.

In addition, strong communication and stakeholder engagement are critical to success in this role, which includes the ability to effectively partner and collaborate with those leading and working on the commercial side of the business (i.e. sales, marketing and related).

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and question the results of forecasts calculated by the statistical model, and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Meet with functional area managers (Sales, Marketing, Customers, Finance, Supply Chain operations such as Warehouse and Transport) to review strategies related to both short‑ and long‑term planning.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Communicate forecast and inventory estimations to stakeholders (warehouse, transportation, supply planning, supplier relationship management).
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets and business strategies, comparing statistical forecast with real demand and commercial campaigns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Address demand‑related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist in developing annual budgets.
• Schedule regular demand review meetings with management and other stakeholders.
• Work with team members to plan, coordinate, and execute demand planning activities.
• Coordinate with inventory management team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Maintain training materials and organize trainings for team members.

Profile

• Strong commercial and financial awareness, understanding the impact of failures on costs (e.g., excess stock, warehouse space) and customer order fulfillment.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain processes at regional and global levels, including purchasing, logistics, demand planning, statistical forecasting, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, data analysis, report development, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage teams and maintain strong business relationships.
• Analytical mindset with expertise in forecasting and problem‑solving, ensuring a structured yet agile approach.
• Resilient and results‑driven, capable of managing conflicts and working effectively under pressure.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to independently manage meetings and reports; knowledge of an additional European language (ideally Italian or French) is a plus.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in supply planning management within manufacturing or retail industries (e.g., FMCG, industrial products, automotive).

Organisation

Joining us means joining a global company. Driven by the constant search for innovation and excellence, a pioneer and leader in clean technologies and sustainable mobility, the Group intends to remain at the forefront of the major trends that are moving the world. With its efficiency, agility and team spirit, the Group is demanding and bold in defining the mobility of tomorrow. To succeed in these transformations, the company needs all the talents. Join us! At Stellantis, we evaluate candidates according to their qualifications, their merits and the needs of the profession. We welcome applications from people of all gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. The diversity of our teams will allow us to better understand the evolving needs of our customers and our future environment.