Manager, Demand Planning

McCain Foods; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking a Manager of Demand Planning to shape forecasting for Continental Europe within the GB&I & EMENA Supply Chain structure. This standalone role interfaces with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Commercial, Customer Service, and Global teams.

The role emphasizes building robust forecasting models, challenging assumptions, and driving improvements in forecast accuracy across an 18‑month horizon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics.
• 5–7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related analytical roles.
• Strong understanding of statistical forecasting methodologies and predictive analytics.
• Experience using forecasting and planning tools within a complex business environment.
• Ability to translate market trends and customer dynamics into actionable insights.
• Stakeholder management across cultures and levels.

Responsibilities

• Validate and challenge the 18‑month rolling demand plan across product categories and channels.
• Analyze inputs from commercial teams, market intelligence, customer trends and sell‑out data to improve forecast quality.
• Utilize forecasting and predictive analytics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Global Planning teams to align demand and supply strategies.
• Monitor market developments and risks to identify opportunities.
• Develop and enhance forecasting models, reporting, and data management processes.
• Drive forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and improve data quality through analysis.
• Support S&OP with robust analysis and business insights.
• Challenge assumptions and influence decisions with data‑driven insights.
• Contribute to global forecasting initiatives and best practices.

Skills

Forecasting

Forecast models

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

FMCG experience

Education

Bachelor/Master in Supply Chain

Tools

Forecasting tools

Planning systems

Job description

Position Title: Manager, Demand Planning

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 42485

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

As Manager, Demand Planning, you will play a critical role in shaping demand planning strategy across the Continental Europe region. Sitting within the Supply Chain organization and reporting to the Demand Planning leadership team, you will challenge, validate, and improve forecast accuracy while turning complex market and customer insights into actionable business decisions.

This is a highly visible, standalone role with no direct reports and exposure to senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Commercial, Customer Service, and Global teams. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of McCain’s customer-facing business, product portfolio, and market dynamics, while building a strong foundation for future career growth within the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Validate and challenge the reliability of the 18‑month rolling demand plan across multiple product categories and channels.
• Analyze forecast inputs from commercial teams, market intelligence, customer trends, sell-out data, and external sources to improve forecast quality.
• Leverage statistical forecasting and predictive analytics tools to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Global Planning teams to align demand and supply strategies.
• Monitor market developments, customer behaviors, and industry trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and enhance forecasting models, reporting capabilities, and data management processes.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and data quality through a structured analytical approach.
• Support the S&OP process by providing robust analysis, business insights, and recommendations for decision‑making.
• Challenge assumptions, influence stakeholders, and promote a culture of fact‑based decision‑making.
• Contribute to global forecasting and demand planning initiatives, ensuring best practices are adopted across the region.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain, or a related analytical business function.
• Strong understanding of statistical forecasting methodologies and predictive analytics.
• Experience using forecasting and planning tools within a complex business environment.
• Ability to interpret market trends, customer dynamics, and commercial strategies and translate them into business insights.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across cultures, functions, and levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a strong attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to challenge thinking constructively and influence decision‑making through data‑driven insights.
• Experience within FMCG or a fast‑moving consumer environment is strongly preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

About The Team.

You will join the GB&I & EMENA Supply Chain organization and work closely with regional and global stakeholders across Demand Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Production Planning, and Supply Chain functions. This is a standalone management‑level role with no direct reports, offering significant visibility and influence across the business. The position reports to the VP Supply Chain GB&I & EMENA and is designed for a professional looking to broaden their understanding of McCain’s markets, customers, and operations while creating future development opportunities within the company.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

For This Role, Particular Emphasis Is Placed On

• We are customer obsessed.
• We act like owners.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office‑based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics

Division: Continental Europe

Department: Demand Planning

Location(s): NL - Netherlands : North Holland : Amsterdam || FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq || GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS