Demand and Inventory Planner

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Premium employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading premium spirits company is seeking a Demand Planner based in Warsaw, Poland. You will be responsible for demand forecasting, inventory management, and collaboration with global and local teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in demand planning, preferably within the FMCG sector. A hybrid work environment is offered, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in demand planning.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in the wine and spirits or FMCG industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using data analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize inventory levels and align plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What You Can Expect

Demand Planning and Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather insights and align demand plans with business objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data to identify patterns and trends influencing demand.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
• Participate in S and OP meetings and contribute to developing integrated sales and operations plans.

Inventory Management:

• Track inventory levels and update records regularly.
• Plan, coordinate, and post-production orders (repacks, displays, and value-added packs) at the third-party warehouse.
• Maintain SAP database for local SKUs (repacks and VAPs).
• Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand while minimizing holding costs.
• Coordinate with the Global Planning team to manage stock levels effectively.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with the Global Planning team to align on strategy and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local commercial teams.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Must Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in demand planning.
• Experience in successful related work within a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently based on logical assumptions and factual information.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience in wine and spirits or FMCG industries.
• Experience working with a supply chain system, ideally SAP.
• Language Proficiency: fluent in ENGLISH, both spoken and written.

What Makes You Unique

• Superior communication skills (influencing, listening, presentations, written).
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels with strong stakeholder awareness.
• Collaborative team player with solid conflict management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Tenacious and able to tolerate stressful situations.
• Adaptable, flexible, and resilient.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

This role is an office/hybrid role (4 days at the office and Fridays at home).

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.