Demand Planner (all genders)

FrieslandCampina; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Year-end allowance 5%

Company bonus 10%

Holiday allowance 8%

Pension scheme

Train card / km allowance

200 hours annual leave

Laptop & phone

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

FrieslandCampina in Amersfoort is seeking a Demand Planner who will develop the baseline forecast for a portfolio of fast-moving consumer goods, incorporating promotions and inputs from commerce to improve accuracy.

You will collaborate across supply chain, sales and customer service, own the 0‑13 week and 4‑18 month horizons, and drive improvements in forecast bias, service levels and waste while embracing a data‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in SCM/Logistics or Marketing.
• Minimum 2 years in Demand Planning or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of forecasting, S&OP, statistics.
• ERP knowledge (SAP, APO DP/SNP, BW, MicroStrategy, Power BI, OMP).
• MS Office advanced.
• Knowledge of E2E Supply Chain in FMCG.
• Fluent Dutch & English, written and spoken.
• Analytical, strong communicator, customer‑oriented & persuasiveness.
• Proactive, learning-oriented and owning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create baseline forecast enriched by inputs from commerce (insights, promotions) for 0–13 weeks and 4–18 months horizon.
• Apply statistical forecasting and understand business dynamics to update the demand plan.
• Translate promotions, NPDs, phase-ins/outs, seasonality into the demand plan.
• Constrain forecast when supply is restricted and share results with internal stakeholders (supply, sales, service).
• Prepare activity and demand review meetings and provide input for MT Sign-Off.
• Be first contact for commercial org for operational and/or tactical horizon (OPCO Netherlands).
• Participate in assigned projects (New Product Launches or system enhancements).
• Drive continuous data‑driven improvements of forecast accuracy and bias.

Skills

Forecasting

S&OP

Statistics

ERP SAP

APO DP/SNP

BW

Power BI

MS Office

E2E FMCG

Education

Bachelor/Master in SCM/Logistics or Marketing

Tools

SAP

APO DP/SNP

BW

MicroStrategy

Power BI

OMP

Job description

Demand Planner (all genders) Amersfoort (NL) Supply Chain & Logistics 32-40

We are looking for a Demand Planner who is eager to learn and to drive accurate forecasts for one of FrieslandCampina's iconic brands. As the Supply Chain representative for Commerce, you will ensure strong KPI performance across forecast accuracy, bias, service level and waste. Using data-driven insights, you identify opportunities to improve forecasts in a complex supply chain with short shelf-life products, promotions and a large number of SKUs.

What we ask

• Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or Marketing
• Minimum of 2 years of Demand Planning experience (or relevant other experience)
• Knowledge of principles such as forecasting, S&OP, statistics
• Knowledge of ERP-systems (preferred SAP, APO DP/SNP, BW, MicroStrategy, PBI, OMP)
• Knowledge of MS Office (advanced)
• Knowledge of E2E Supply Chain processes within FMCG
• Fluently in Dutch and English, written and spoken
• Analytical, strong communicator, customer-oriented & persuasiveness
• Proactive, learning-oriented and willing to take ownership

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

• Salary between €4,550 and €6,000 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role.
• A work week of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 10% company bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme. Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
• Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives.
• Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.

Creating the demand plan:

• Creates the (statistical) baseline forecast, enriched by inputs from commerce (insights, promotions); for the operational (0-13 weeks) and tactical horizon (4-18 months)
• Understands usage statistical forecasting to create a solid baseline forecast
• Understands impact of business dynamics and translate them into the demand plan, like e.g. New Product Developments, phase‑ins/outs, promotions, events, seasonality, tenders, contracts, marketing activations
• Secures forecast constraining in case of supply restrictions and share the results with internal stakeholders (e.g. supply, sales and customer service)
• Prepares the activity review meeting & demand review meetings and provides input for the MT Sign-Off of the demand plan
• First point of contact for the commercial organization for the operational and/or tactical planning horizon for OPCO Netherlands
• Participating in assigned Projects (e.g. New Product Launches or System-enhancements)

Maintaining & improving the demand plan:

• Drives continuous, data-driven improvement of the forecast accuracy and bias in alignment with commerce and supply
• Guarding the performance of the forecast (forecast accuracy & bias, service levels and waste)
• Monitor, analyze, understand and challenge the quality of the enrichments provided by the commercial teams (e.g. assumptions, trends, risks, opportunities)
• Coordinate the decision-making process in setting priorities cross-OPCO or Business Groups
• Continuously seek for opportunities & improvements of the demand plan and take ownership in implementing solutions

The Demand Planner is part of the BG Europe & Retail and Americas Demand Planning team. BG Europe & Retail and Americas is one of the six Business Groups of FrieslandCampina and responsible for selling, planning, making and delivering consumer dairy products (e.g. White Dairy, Cheese, Butter, Cream).

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

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