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

3M; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Wroclaw, Poland is seeking an EMEA Demand Planner to optimize and execute demand plans. You will interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams, improve forecasts with advanced methods, and ensure accurate execution in planning tools.

The role requires English fluency, a related degree, and cross-functional collaboration across regions. This on-site position involves working at least four days a week in the office, with up to 10% travel domestically or internationally.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in planning, demand planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Ideally, experience with demand and ERP planning tools such as Kinaxis; familiarity with SAP/APO.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, forecasting techniques, and statistics.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable mindset for process improvements.
• Experience in cross-functional and international teams.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between demand planning and supply chain/manufacturing teams.
• Optimize statistical baseline forecasts using advanced modelling techniques.
• Coordinate demand planning exceptions, forecast bias, and irregular month-to-date consumption.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of demand plans in planning tools.
• Maintain system data integrity and forecasting parameters.
• Drive adoption of automated and AI-driven forecasting methods.
• Provide standard templates for business discussions and BI needs.
• Use forecast performance metrics to monitor accuracy and take corrective actions.
• Provide key demand inputs to Supply and Production Planning to balance cost, cash, and service levels.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP APO

Job description

Job Description

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As EMEA Demand Planner – Demand plan Optimization and Execution you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• 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

Resources for You

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