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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.

• 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

• 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

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

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