Category Demand Planner Coffee BNL

Nestlé Nederland BV; Amstelveen; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Ergonomic home setup allowance

Corporate fitness program

Career development

Baby food benefit

Green mobility

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Nestlé Nederland BV is seeking a Demand Planner to develop the 18-month sales forecast for the Benelux market, collaborating with Marketing, Sales and Finance, and using historical data, market trends and forecasting tools. You will plan promotional volumes and contribute to the S&OP process.

You will coordinate product introductions, relaunches and delistings, supporting portfolio optimization. This role reports to the Category Supply Chain Co-pilot in the Operations department and offers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations, ideally in FMCG.
• Experience with forecasting methods and/or statistical software.
• Authorized to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Develop the 18-month sales forecast for the Benelux market using historical data, trends and forecasting tools.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to plan and evaluate promotional volumes.
• Play an active role in the S&OP process and coordinate product introductions, relaunches and delistings.

Skills

Forecasting methods

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Autonomous work

Tools

SAP (R/3)

Microsoft Power BI

APO

Job description

In this role, you are responsible for developing the 18-month sales forecast for the Benelux market. You will do this in close collaboration with the Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams, using historical data, market trends, and statistical forecasting tools. In addition, you will plan and evaluate promotional volumes together with the Marketing and Sales departments. You play an active role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and serve as a key representative for Supply Chain.

You act as the primary point of contact for the annual volume planning cycle and maintain frequent interaction with the Supply Planners. Together with Marketing, you coordinate product introductions, relaunches, and delistings. You also participate regularly in portfolio optimization projects, and your annual input is essential for defining the volume budget. As a Demand Planner, you make a direct contribution to the overall business performance.

You report into the Category Supply Chain Co-pilot for the Benelux region and are part of the Operations department.

What are we looking for?

• Analytical, results oriented, resilient.
• Adaptable, agile, communicative, excellent team player, able to work autonomously and remotely, with strong negotiation and convincing skills.
• Experience with forecasting methods.
• Experience with or interest in statistical software.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations, ideally in FMCG.
• Knowledge of SAP (R/3), APO, and Microsoft Power BI would be a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the Netherlands.

The job offers more than just a challenge

• Hybrid working, including an allowance for an ergonomic home office setup.
• Stay in shape with our corporate fitness programme via “Bedrijfsfitness” and “Urban Sports Club”.
• Various career development opportunities, both in the Netherlands and internationally.
• Free baby food for a full year after the birth of your little one, up to €500 per year per child.
• Green mobility options: e-bike lease or tax benefit when purchasing one.
• And of course, you can bring your dog to the office!

More reasons to work at Nestlé

• Flexible work policy, designed to give you more choice and freedom to shape your workweek.
• Boost your development! We offer trainings, development programs and coaching to help you grow your skills and your career.
• Your well-being comes first, with support such as our Employee Assistance Program and a variety of wellbeing activities.
• At Nestlé you can truly be yourself.
• You contribute to Nestlé’s mission to enhance quality of life and help shape a better future.
• Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture.