Data Analyst Demand Planning

IFF; Hilversum; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Global collaboration

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Data Analyst – Demand Planning to transform data into insights, improving forecast accuracy and planning maturity. You will work with global stakeholders across Demand Planning, Commercial, Supply Planning, Finance, and IT, delivering analytics, performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role supports a fully remote working model and offers exposure to global transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related analytical discipline.
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Reporting, BI, or related field.
• Strong experience with large datasets, reporting solutions, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Power BI or similar BI and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of data analysis, dashboard development, reporting automation, and performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze demand planning performance indicators, including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Forecast Value Add, and other planning metrics.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, scorecards, reports, and performance monitoring solutions for business reviews and decision-making.
• Perform root cause analysis on forecast deviations, planning gaps, and operational performance issues to identify improvements.
• Analyze demand patterns, customer trends, product performance, and key business drivers to generate actionable insights.
• Consolidate and validate data from multiple sources while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support monthly Demand Review and business review processes through data-driven recommendations and reporting.
• Partner with planners, commercial teams, finance, supply planning, and technology on reporting, analytics, and initiatives.
• Contribute to planning transformations, new capability deployments, process improvements, testing, and adoption.
• Document reporting methodologies, KPI definitions, governance standards, and analytical processes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related analytical discipline

Tools

Power BI

SQL

SAP IBP

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights that improve planning performance and drive better business decisions?

We are looking for a Data Analyst – Demand Planning to support our global planning organization through advanced analytics, performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will partner with Demand Planning, Commercial, Supply Planning, Finance, Information Technology, and external stakeholders to deliver meaningful insights that enhance forecast accuracy, business performance, and planning maturity. The position supports a fully remote working model and offers the opportunity to contribute to global transformation and data-driven decision-making initiatives.

Job Description

Global Operations

Ensuring excellence in execution across the value chain through operational effectiveness, supply chain performance, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Team Description

You will join a collaborative, analytical, and globally connected planning organization focused on enabling smarter business decisions through data, insights, and performance management. The team partners across regions, functions, and business units to improve planning outcomes, strengthen forecasting capabilities, and support business growth through fact-based decision-making.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Monitor and analyze demand planning performance indicators, including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Forecast Value Add, and other planning metrics.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, scorecards, reports, and performance monitoring solutions that support business reviews and decision-making.
• Perform root cause analysis on forecast deviations, planning gaps, and operational performance issues to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze demand patterns, customer trends, product performance, and key business drivers to generate actionable insights.
• Consolidate and validate data from multiple sources while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of planning information.
• Support monthly Demand Review and business review processes through data-driven recommendations and performance reporting.
• Partner with planners, commercial teams, finance, supply planning, and technology stakeholders on reporting, analytics, and planning initiatives.
• Contribute to planning transformations, new capability deployments, process improvements, testing activities, and business adoption efforts.
• Document reporting methodologies, key performance indicator definitions, governance standards, and analytical processes.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related analytical discipline.
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Reporting, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong experience working with large datasets, reporting solutions, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of data analysis, dashboard development, reporting automation, and performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.

How Would You Stand Out

• Experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) Demand Planning.
• Knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and Demand Review processes.
• Experience with SQL and advanced data querying techniques.
• Familiarity with forecasting performance metrics, including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, and Forecast Value Add.
• Experience within global, matrixed organizations supporting cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting OTC Scent & Taste and/or PWB business processes.
• Knowledge of MyBIS reporting environments, analytics solutions, and planning data structures.

Why Choose Us

At IFF, your work helps transform complex data into meaningful business outcomes. We value curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, creating an environment where analytical professionals can make a visible impact on global operations.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.
• Exposure to planning transformation and digital improvement initiatives.
• Continuous learning, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives.
• The opportunity to help shape a more data-driven planning organization

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more