Hybrid Demand & Forecasting Analyst — Porto

Vestas; Leça do Balio; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas seeks a skilled Supply Chain Planning professional to drive long-term demand forecasting across MED, coordinating with regional teams to ensure accurate inventory and robust safety stock.

You will analyze historical demand, monitor forecast accuracy, and present actionable insights to stakeholders. The role emphasizes collaboration, data analytics, and continuous improvement in a hybrid Porto setting.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Business Analytics, or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• 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 established 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 analyzing 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

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

SAP

English

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quantitative reasoning

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Power Query

SAP

Job description

Vestas seeks a skilled Supply Chain Planning professional to drive long-term demand forecasting across MED, coordinating with regional teams to ensure accurate inventory and robust safety stock.

You will analyze historical demand, monitor forecast accuracy, and present actionable insights to stakeholders. The role emphasizes collaboration, data analytics, and continuous improvement in a hybrid Porto setting.