Demand Planner

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced demand/supply planners combining strong operational execution skills with strategic vision for our Supply Chain spare parts activity. In addition to planning specific product lines, you will lead transverse processes and challenge them to introduce breakthroughs in our operations. You possess a keen ability to analyse customer demand to develop and fine‑tune forecasts. The Demand Planner’s responsibilities include reviewing purchase history, sales history, marketing promotion products and stimulating growth or pick and, ultimately, evaluating their effectiveness and challenging data and processes.

You will contribute to establishing a demand‑driven collaborative planning with our customers, exploiting our Distributors' sell‑out data. Highly analytical, you demonstrate deep knowledge of advanced mathematical and forecasting policies, as well as a good end‑to‑end knowledge of the Supply Chain activities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are critical, including the ability to effectively partner with those leading and working on the commercial side of the business (sales, marketing and related).

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and question the results of forecast calculated by the statistical model and implement solutions to improve demand forecasting accuracy.
• Meet with functional area managers (Sales, Marketing, Customers, Finance, Supply Chain operations) to review strategies for short‑ and long‑term planning.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to involved stakeholders (warehouse, transportation, supply planning, supplier relationship management, etc.).
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies, comparing statistical forecast with real demand summed with commercial campaigns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Address demand‑related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist in developing annual budgets.
• Schedule regular demand review meetings with management and stakeholders.
• Work with team members to plan, coordinate and execute demand planning activities.
• Coordinate with inventory management team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Maintain training materials and organize trainings for team members.

Profile

• Strong commercial and financial awareness, understanding the impact of failures on costs (e.g., excess stock, warehouse space) and customer order fulfillment.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain processes at regional and global levels, including purchasing, logistics, demand planning, statistical forecasting, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, data analysis, report development, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage teams and maintain strong business relationships.
• Analytical mindset with expertise in forecasting and problem‑solving, ensuring a structured yet agile approach.
• Resilient and results‑driven, capable of managing conflicts and working effectively under pressure.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to independently manage meetings and reports; knowledge of an additional European language (ideally Italian or French) is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in supply planning management within manufacturing or retail industries (e.g., FMCG, industrial products, automotive).

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing