EMEA Demand Planner - Demand plan Optimization and Execution (f/m/x)

3M; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Wroclaw

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

3M seeks a Demand Planning Specialist for the EMEA region, based in Wroclaw, Poland. The role interfaces between demand planning and supply chain teams, optimizes forecasts with advanced modelling, and drives AI-based forecasting adoption to reduce manual input.

The candidate collaborates across functions, ensures timely demand plan execution, maintains data integrity, and supports Kinaxis and SAP APO tools. Full-time on-site role with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in planning, demand planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience with Kinaxis and SAP APO is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between demand planning and supply chain/manufacturing teams.
• Optimize statistical baseline forecasts using modelling techniques.
• Coordinate demand planning, exceptions, and forecast biases.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of demand plans in planning tools.

Skills

Planning

Demand planning

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Pressure management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP APO

Job description

Job Description:

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

• Acting as the primary interface between business-facing demand planning and supply chain/manufacturing teams.
• Optimizing statistical baseline forecasts using advanced modelling techniques within the demand planning tool.
• Coordinating demand planning exceptions, including out-of-control demand, forecast bias, and unusual month-to-date consumption.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate execution of demand plans in planning tools.
• Maintaining system data integrity and forecasting parameters.
• Driving the adoption of automated and AI-driven forecasting methods, reducing the need for manual business input wherever possible.
• Providing standard templates for business discussions, including the key areas of business intelligence required to maintain strong forecast performance.
• Using forecast performance metrics to monitor accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• Providing key demand inputs to Supply and Production Planning teams to help develop strategies that balance cost and cash while maximizing service levels.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Interest or experience in planning, demand planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Ideally, experience with demand and ERP planning tools, such as Kinaxis cloud-based solutions, and familiarity with SAP/APO.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory control, planning systems, forecasting techniques, and statistics.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A self-motivated and adaptable mindset, with the ability to initiate and manage process improvements.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in Data Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong multicultural awareness and emotional intelligence.

Job specifics

• EMEA role based in Wroclaw, Poland
• This role has on-site working model , with the employee working at least four days a week in the office.
• Travel - May include up to 10% domestic/international
• Working pattern - full time

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

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Resources for You

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