Senior demand planning analyst

SC Johnson; Arese; In loco; EUR 41.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SC Johnson is seeking a Senior Demand Planning Analyst in Italy to shape the demand signal for a defined country portfolio, partnering with commercial, marketing, finance and supply chain teams.

You will own end-to-end demand planning activities for the southern cluster (Italy, Romania, Greece, Adriatic), develop forecasts, track KPIs and support S&OP reviews with clear driver analyses and risk assessments.

Competenze

• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or related supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting and S&OP processes.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with data handling capability.
• Experience with ERP/planning systems (SAP, Kinaxis).

Mansioni

• Own end-to-end demand planning activities for countries within the southern cluster (Italy, Romania, Greece, Adriatic).
• Develop accurate and reliable forecasts using demand-planning systems and governance.
• Collect, consolidate and analyse historical and forward-looking demand inputs.
• Translate commercial assumptions into quantified demand impacts; document forecast logic.
• Collaborate on new product launches, discontinuations and portfolio transitions.
• Partner with sales, marketing and finance to evaluate promotional effectiveness.
• Prepare and present demand outlooks during S&OP meetings.
• Ensure forecasts are shared with the appropriate level of detail for Supply Chain planning.
• Track and communicate demand-planning KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Excel

PowerPoint

Data handling

Forecasting

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Strumenti

SAP

Kinaxis

Descrizione del lavoro

Overviewthe

the demand planning organization at sc johnson translates true consumer demand into actionable forecasts that guide supply chain and business decisions. as a senior demand planning analyst you will shape the demand signal for a defined country or country‑category portfolio, partnering with commercial, marketing, finance and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• own end‑to‑end demand planning activities for specific countries or country‑category combinations within the southern cluster (italy, romania, greece, adriatic countries).
• develop accurate and reliable demand forecasts using demand‑planning systems, following established processes and governance.
• collect, consolidate and analyse historical and forward‑looking demand inputs (promotions, pricing changes, distribution gains/losses, new and discontinued products).
• translate commercial and marketing assumptions into quantified demand impacts, documenting forecast logic.
• partner cross‑functionally on new product launches, discontinuations and portfolio transitions, validating volume, pipeline, fill and cannibalisation assumptions.
• collaborate with sales, marketing and finance to evaluate promotional effectiveness and close data and assumption gaps.
• prepare and present demand outlooks during s&op demand review meetings, clearly articulating key drivers, risks and opportunities.
• ensure demand forecasts are shared with the appropriate level of detail, timing and confidence to support supply chain and business planning.
• track, analyse and communicate demand‑planning and s&op kpis, driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Experience & Skills

• 3‑5 years of experience in demand planning or a related supply chain role.
• proven understanding of demand forecasting and the s&op process.
• advanced proficiency in microsoft excel and powerpoint, strong data‑handling skills.
• hands‑on experience with erp and planning systems (e.g., sap, kinaxis).
• bachelor’s degree in economics, supply chain management, engineering or a related field (preferred).
• previous experience in the fmcg industry is a strong advantage.

Behaviours

• strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect data to commercial outcomes.
• clear, confident communicator able to engage both supply chain and commercial stakeholders.
• proactive in identifying risks, challenging assumptions and solving problems.
• collaborative, able to influence decisions without formal authority.
• capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Why sc johnson

• you will work with complex portfolios, advanced planning tools and real ownership of the demand forecast, influencing decisions across sales, marketing, finance and supply chain.
• sc johnson is a fifth‑generation family‑owned company that invests in long‑term growth, people development and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Compensation

gross salary range: €41,460 – €54,411 per year, plus profit sharing, short‑term and long‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits program.