Hybrid Demand & Forecast Analyst (Porto)

Vestas; Portugal; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vestas is seeking a Demand Planning specialist based in Porto, Portugal. The role focuses on developing long-term demand forecasts, optimizing safety stock, and aligning with regional and global teams to improve forecast accuracy and service levels.

You will work hybrid in Porto, travel up to 5 days/year, and engage with cross-functional stakeholders to drive data-driven improvements across the supply chain planning processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with forecasting methodologies and demand planning concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas).
• Experience working with ERP and planning systems (SAP).
• Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and improve long-term demand forecasts (12-month horizon).
• Analyze historical demand/consumption patterns and business drivers, identify demand risks and opportunities, and align with main stakeholders.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias through KPIs, recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Improve data visibility across the planning organization.
• Perform root-cause analysis on forecast variances, service issues, inventory challenges, and supply chain performance gaps.
• Present forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities, and analytical findings to stakeholders.
• Create actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
• Support the monthly demand process, data submission, and global monthly review meeting.
• Collaborate with the global team to improve the main forecast KPI and participate in new initiatives proposed.
• Contribute to inventory optimization initiatives by analysing stock levels, safety stock parameters, and service level performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain planning processes and systems.
• Support strategic planning and business decision-making through data-driven insights.

Connaissances

Forecasting

Excel advanced

SQL

SAP ERP

English fluency

Data analysis

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Vestas is seeking a Demand Planning specialist based in Porto, Portugal. The role focuses on developing long-term demand forecasts, optimizing safety stock, and aligning with regional and global teams to improve forecast accuracy and service levels.

You will work hybrid in Porto, travel up to 5 days/year, and engage with cross-functional stakeholders to drive data-driven improvements across the supply chain planning processes and systems.