Demand Planner Italy

GBfoods; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational food company in Milan seeks a Demand Planner to manage demand planning across key categories. This role involves analyzing sales data, adjusting demand forecasts, and collaborating closely with marketing and other teams to optimize customer service and inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience in demand planning within FMCG and a degree in Engineering or Economics.

Competenze

• 2–3 years of experience in Demand Planning roles within multinational FMCG companies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP IBP Demand is a plus.
• Good command of English.

Mansioni

• Analyze sales data, market, and category trends to build reliable demand forecasts.
• Monitor and adjust gaps between forecast and actual demand.
• Support Marketing in planning and managing new product launches.

Conoscenze

Demand Planning

Sales Data Analysis

Excel

Strategic Thinking

Team Collaboration

Formazione

Degree in Engineering or Economics

Strumenti

SAP IBP Demand

Descrizione del lavoro

STAR, an icon of Italian taste since 1948 with its legendary stock cube, is now a market leader across multiple food categories, with a portfolio ranging from broths to pestos and noodles.

We are part of the GBfoods Group, present in over 50 countries with the mission of “Celebrating local flavors.” This means you’ll join an international, dynamic, and multicultural environment where your ideas matter and your talent can shine.

We have the ingredients for your next role.

As a Demand Planner , you will report to the Demand Planning Manager and be responsible for demand planning across assigned categories. You’ll work closely with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Sales Operations, and collaborate with factory Supply Planning teams and local copackers to ensure excellent customer service and optimized inventory levels. Your focus will be on effectiveness, efficiency, and continuous improvement of the Sales & Operations process.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, market, and category trends to build reliable demand forecasts
• Monitor and adjust gaps between forecast and actual demand to ensure product availability and optimize inventory
• Track stock levels and slow-moving items to reduce obsolete inventory
• Support Marketing in planning and managing new product launches
• Analyze and rationalize the SKU portfolio
• Manage planning tools
• Measure and analyze KPIs

If you have…

• 2–3 years of experience in Demand Planning roles within multinational FMCG companies, with exposure to structured S&OP processes
• A degree in Engineering or Economics
• Excellent Excel skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP IBP Demand (a plus)
• Good command of English

And you bring…

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Systemic vision and strategic thinking
• Results-oriented mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Apply now and add flavor to your future!

At STAR and GBfoods, we value diversity. All recruitment, training, and development processes are open to everyone, without discrimination.