Junior Demand & Distribution Planner

illycaffè; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

illycaffè seeks a Junior Demand & Distribution Planner to support demand planning and inventory management across an international multi-country setup. You will analyze forecasts and work with cross-functional teams to balance availability, inventory, and business goals.

The role emphasizes coordinating central and peripheral warehouses and ensuring export distribution meets timelines and priorities. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in demand, supply or distribution planning
• Strong analytical mindset with forecasting and data-driven decision making
• Ability to monitor KPIs and translate data into actions
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Plan the requirements for central warehouses and subsidiaries aligning with forecasted demand and inventory policies.
• Manage the replenishment processes of peripheral warehouses and monitor timelines.
• Coordinate distribution planning activities for export markets and different regions.
• Analyze product availability to optimize flow and service levels across the network.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Data analysis

KPI tracking

Cross-functional communication

English fluency

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Demand & Distribution Planner to join the Demand & Operation Planning department. In this role, you will contribute to the demand planning and inventory management processes, supporting the translation of market demand into effective supply and distribution plans. Working in an international and multicountry environment, you will analyze forecasts, monitor demand trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the optimal balance between product availability, inventory levels, and business objectives.

What will you do as a Junior Demand & Distribution Planner:

• Plan the requirements for central warehouses and subsidiaries, ensuring stock levels that are consistent with the forecasted demand and the company’s inventory policies.
• Manage the replenishment processes of peripheral warehouses, monitoring order progress and contributing to meeting replenishment timelines.
• Coordinate distribution planning activities for export markets and different geographical areas, ensuring alignment between distribution planning and commercial priorities.
• Analyze product availability throughout the distribution network, contributing to flow optimization and the continuous improvement of service levels.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution Planning, or related Supply Chain roles
• Strong analytical mindset with a genuine interest in forecasting, planning, and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and translate data into meaningful actions
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

The company applies the CCNL Alimentare Industria. The gross annual salary ranges from €28,000 to €33,000 and is determined based on objective and neutral criteria related to the job requirements and the candidate’s profile, in accordance with the principles of equity, transparency, and equal opportunity.

illycaffè as B-Corp is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace generating positive effects for the environment, for the community and for people.