Europe Demand Planner: Forecast, Align & Optimize Inventory

Opple Lighting Co.; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPPLE Lighting B.V. is seeking a Demand Planner to shape product availability across Europe.

You will own the end-to-end demand forecasting process, transform market insights into actionable plans, and collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Product teams to drive growth and improve customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings a data-driven mindset, 3+ years in demand planning or related fields, advanced Excel and SAP experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, or Inventory Management.
• Experience working in an international and fast-paced business environment.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies, inventory management, and S&OP processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP and planning systems.
• Fluent English communication skills. Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process for Europe.
• Transform market intelligence and commercial insights into accurate and actionable demand plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities and drive continuous forecast improvement.
• Facilitate demand review meetings within the S&OP process.
• Drive forecast consensus across Sales and Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.
• Translate data and analysis into actionable business recommendations.
• Partner with Supply Planning and SKD Planning to balance customer service, inventory investment, and business growth.
• Support inventory optimization and stock health initiatives.
• Manage planning activities for new product introductions and product phase-outs.
• Identify excess stock, inventory risks, and obsolescence opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and portfolio performance.
• Develop meaningful reports, dashboards, and planning insights.
• Contribute to planning process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Data-driven

Analytical

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

SAP

Planning systems

Job description

OPPLE Lighting B.V. is seeking a Demand Planner to shape product availability across Europe.

You will own the end-to-end demand forecasting process, transform market insights into actionable plans, and collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Product teams to drive growth and improve customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings a data-driven mindset, 3+ years in demand planning or related fields, advanced Excel and SAP experience, and fluency in English.