Demand Planner – FC2026/127

Fischer Connectors GmbH; Amarante; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integration into a fast-growing multin

Canteen

Flexible working policy

Job summary

Fischer Connectors in Amarante, Portugal, is seeking a Demand Planner to join our fast-growing Plant. You will review, understand and update global demand planning processes, collaborate with Sales, R&D and Supply Chain across Europe and Asia, and ensure a responsive, cost-efficient supply chain that meets customer demands.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in international supply chain management, fluency in English and Portuguese, and strong SAP, Excel (Power

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Management or Supply Chain Management.
• 5+ years as a Supply Chain Project Manager in an international, multisite environment.
• English and Portuguese full proficiency (C1+).
• SAP experience of 5+ years daily use.
• Advanced Excel, Power Query for data extraction/manipulation.
• Power BI for data visualization and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Global demand forecasting with a robust 12-month rolling process.
• Lead monthly demand reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain SAP-based sales forecasts and present by region/product family.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and supply chain for coordination.
• Analyze data with analytics tools and prepare KPI reports.
• Support inventory controls and risk-based stock management.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Focus on large & complex topics

5+ years supply chain project mgmt

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

SAP experience

Excel with Power Query

Power BI proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Conextivity Group is a global technology group offering high-performance connectivity solutions that manage power and data flows seamlessly from sensors and devices to the cloud and AI, enabling the emergence of new and scalable ecosystems. With over 1000 employees worldwide, one Group R&D center located in Switzerland and supported by regional hubs, and three main manufacturing sites and a network of partners, the Swiss-headquartered group comprises two core businesses: Fischer Connectors and Wearin'.

Founded in 1954, Fischer Connectors designs, develops and deploys end-to-end interconnect solutions for ecosystems requiring local transfer and management of data, signals and power. Its tailored electronic solutions, connectors and cable assemblies are trusted globally for their reliability in demanding environments.

Founded by the Fischer family's 3rd generation in 2019, Wearin' creates IoT wearable solutions that enhance safety and efficiency by improving situational awareness and enabling a better coordination of connected humans such as lone workers, firefighters and first responders. It makes high-risk work environments safer and smarter with real-time insights from user-generated field data.

For our new Plant in Amarante, near Oporto, Portugal, we are looking for a Demand Planner based in Portugal.

The purpose of this position is to review, understand and update our organisation’s demand planning processes on a global scale.
Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams (Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations) located mainly in Europe and Asia, you will be responsible for planning sales forecasts, analyzing demand trends and ensuring an efficient supply chain to meet customer demands.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE:

Global Demand Forecasting:

• Implement and maintain a robust 12-months rolling demand forecasting process based on historical data, market trends and input from various stakeholders (R&D, Sales).
• Lead monthly demand reviews with sales, marketing and R&D teams to gather market intelligence and insights to enhance the accuracy of demand forecasts.
• Maintain an accurate sales forecast in SAP based on results from the demand reviews.
• Summarize and present demand plans by region, key customers and product families.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with sales, marketing and supply chain teams to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Conduct regular meetings and reviews to assess the accuracy of forecasts and adjust plans accordingly.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize advanced analytics and forecasting tools to analyze demand patterns and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present regular reports to management summarizing demand plans and KPIs.
• Participate to the selection and implementation of a global demand planning software.
• Collaborate with IT teams and global supply chain teams to implement and optimize demand planning systems and reporting.

Inventory Management:

• Coordinate risk buy process and contractual inventories (safety stocks).
• Implement inventory controls to minimize excess or obsolete inventory and ensure inventory turns meet company targets.

THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Management or Supply Chain Management
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to focus & narrow down large & complex topics
• 5+ year working as a Supply Chain Project Manager in an international & multisite environment is a must
• English : full proficiency
• Portuguese : full proficiency, minimum C1
• SAP : 5+ year working on a daily basis
• Excel : proficiency required, particularly in using Power Query for efficient data extraction and manipulation.
• Power BI : proficiency required, for data visualization and reporting, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights.

WHATWEOFFER:

• Integrationintoafast-growingmultinationalcompany
• Canteen
• Flexibleworkingpolicy(whentheroleallows)