Regional Demand Planner (m/f/d)

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Wrocław is seeking a Regional Demand Planner. The role involves analyzing sales trends, leading stakeholder discussions, and developing demand plans. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in demand planning and be skilled in data analysis. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Contract of employment

Flexible working hours

Private medical care

Cafeteria system/Sport Card

Training and support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning.
• Ability to manage data at different levels of aggregation.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends for forecasts.
• Analyze and decide on forecast models.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders for demand planning.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Statistical forecasting methods

Analytical skills

Demand planning tools experience

Effective communication

Fluency in English

Tools

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Anaplan

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Regional Demand Planner (m/f/d)

Country/Region: PL

Location: Wroclaw LP2, DS, PL, 52-407

Req ID 82918|Wroclaw LP2, Poland,ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

About the Team

The European S&OP Team is a part of the large European Supply Chain organization. We drive demand planning and supply chain excellence across ZF Aftermarket in Europe. We ensure the right products are available at the right time - balancing supply and demand for hundreds of thousands of items with precision and insight.
Using advanced tools and analytics, we work closely with Sales and Business Lines to refine forecasts and align plans with capacity and suppliers.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of supply chain performance in the automotive aftermarket.

What you can look forward to as a Regional Demand Planner (m/f/d):

• Review historical sales trends and order intake data as input for forecast;
• Analyze and decide on statistical forecast models;
• Prepare and lead meetings with key stakeholders to collect input for the demand plan;
• Track and analyze forecast KPIs and implement corrective actions when required;Develop the 24 months demand plan for multiple countries in Europe and product groups.

Your Profile as a Regional Demand Planner (m/f/d):

• You are confident working with data and skilled at turning analysis into actionable insights. You communicate effectively with stakeholders and can lead discussions with both business and sales representatives;
• 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning, managing data at different levels of aggregation and across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons;
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to adapt your message to different audiences;
• Solid understanding of statistical forecasting methods;
• Experience with demand planning tools such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan or similar;
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills;
• Fluency in English.

Why you should choose ZF in Wrocław?

• Work in a dynamic and international environment; the ability to manage your career at ZF structures, the prospect of vertical or horizontal promotion in global functions;
• Contract of employment and hybrid system work with flexible working hours;
• Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks;
• Possibility of participation in private medical care (including dental care) and life insurance;
• Cafeteria system/Sport Card;
• Very good working atmosphere; working in an international team, interesting projects, and tasks.

Be part of our ZF team as Regional Demand Planner (m/f/d) and apply now!

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.