Demand Planning Manager

Objeqtive Recruitment; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Attractive profit-sharing scheme

Solid pension plan

34 vacation days

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Demand Planning Manager for their operations in Hilversum, Netherlands. This role involves leading the demand forecasting and planning process across the EMEA region, ensuring optimal alignment with sales and supply chain functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree and at least 5 years of experience. The company offers excellent employment conditions including a competitive salary and ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in demand planning.
• Experience in industrial sectors or FMCG.
• Familiar with EMEA market dynamics and forecasting models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly demand planning cycle.
• Analyze historical sales trends and market intelligence.
• Optimize demand planning tools and systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Power BI

Demand planning systems (GAINS)

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field

Job description

Demand Planning Manager | Aalberts Industries | Hilversum

‘Winning with people’: that’s the essence of the Aalberts way. And winning is what Aalberts Industries does. With 16,000 valued employees worldwide, spread across four divisions, Aalberts Industries continues to grow strongly. These divisions are market leaders in their niches, delivering innovative total solutions to a global customer base.

This position is part of Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, where the most advanced integrated piping systems are engineered for the distribution and control of liquids and gases across key verticals. Aalberts IPS is an international organization with energetic employees who are determined to deliver the best integrated piping system. Their products contribute to energy savings and a more sustainable future. That’s how Aalberts makes a sustainable impact.

To realize the ambitions of this global player, we are exclusively searching for a Demand Planning Manager EMEA for Aalberts IPS.

As Demand Planning Manager EMEA

You will lead the demand forecasting and planning process across the EMEA region. You play a crucial role in ensuring supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction, and alignment with strategic business objectives. You will work closely with sales, finance, product management, and supply chain to ensure optimal alignment and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly demand planning cycle, including statistical forecasting, consensus meetings, and alignment with commercial teams.
• Analyze historical sales trends, market intelligence, and promotional plans to develop robust demand forecasts.
• Optimize demand planning tools and systems (GAINS).
• Initiate and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement in demand planning.
• Connect demand planning with supply chain to steer supply planning and inventory management.
• Report to senior management on forecast performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Support SIOP processes with timely and accurate demand input.

Our ideal Demand Planning Manager

• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field, and has at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills, is proficient in Excel, Power BI, and planning systems (GAINS is a plus), and communicates confidently with stakeholders.
• Is independent, resilient under pressure, and familiar with multi-market environments, preferably with experience in industrial sectors or FMCG and knowledge of EMEA market dynamics and forecasting models.

Note: only candidates with work permit for the Netherlands can be considered for this role.

Aalberts IPS offers you

A challenging role in an international environment with ample opportunities for development and growth within the IPS division and beyond. Employment conditions are excellent, including a competitive base salary, an attractive profit‑sharing scheme, a solid pension plan, and 34 vacation days.

Application process

After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible to answer any questions from both sides. From there, we will schedule a digital introductory meeting to get a better picture of your background, personality, and ambitions. Subsequently we will schedule a first meeting with the client in the short term, where you will get a comprehensive picture of the organization, the team, and the key stakeholders. Martin Dröge will guide you through to the signing and beyond of the contract with your new employer.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Manufacturing and Wholesale Building Materials

Objeqtive Recruitment is a specialized recruitment agency that matches professionals with top‑employers and recruits for both permanent and interim positions in Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations.