Demand Planner

Beiersdorf; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Private health insurance

Pension

30 days vacation per year

Wellness contribution

Meal vouchers

Hybrid working

Job summary

Beiersdorf is seeking a Demand Planner for a 12‑month fixed term contract in Sweden. You will create and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support inventory, production, and supply chain planning while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations to analyse trends and mitigate risks.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure product availability and optimise inventory costs, contributing to Beiersdorf's goal of reliable skincare product supply.

Qualifications

• Analytical, results orientated with good influencing and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong focus on team and collaborative ways of working.
• Experience with planning systems and tools (OMP).
• Familiarity with SAP APO is advantageous.
• CoPilot 365 and CoPilot Studio experience is advantageous.
• Previous planning role experience is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, and BI.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain to gather market insights for forecasting.
• Lead or support the S&OP process and ensure alignment across functions.
• Analyse forecast accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor demand trends, seasonality, promotions, and lifecycle changes.
• Review inventory levels with Network Inventory Planners to minimize shortages and excess.
• Prepare and present forecast reports, KPIs, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support new product launches, transitions, and discontinuations through demand planning.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain and propose mitigations.
• Maintain demand planning systems, forecasting tools, and master data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical

Results oriented

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planning

Advanced Excel

Tools

OMP Experience

SAP APO Experience

CoPilot 365 & CoPilot Studio

Job description

Your Tasks

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather market insights and incorporate them into forecasting processes.
• Lead or support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Analyse forecast accuracy and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monitor demand trends, seasonality, promotions, and product lifecycle changes.
• Work with Network Inventory Planners to review inventory levels and reduce stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Prepare and present forecast reports, KPIs, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, and discontinuations through demand planning activities.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain and recommend mitigation plans.
• Maintain demand planning systems, forecasting tools, and master data accuracy.

Your Profile

• Analytical, results orientated with good influencing and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong focus on team and collaborative ways of working
• Systems - OMP Experience.
• Systems - SAP APO Experience (Advantageous)
• CoPilot 365 & CoPilot Studio (Advantageous)
• Previous experience in planning role (Advantageous)
• Advanced Excel Skills (Advantageous)

At Beiersdorf, home of Nivea, Eucerin, Hansaplast & Labello we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

As Demand Planner you are responsible for creating and maintaining accurate demand forecasts to support inventory, production, and supply chain planning activities. Working closely with cross functional teams; Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to analyse demand trends, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure product availability while minimising inventory costs.

Additional information

Please submit your CV in English

At Beiersdorf, we see you as a person - far beyond your title or role. Our goal is to provide the flexibility and support you need for your professional and personal success through our work environment. That is why we have a lot to offer!

• Competitive Salary & bonus, Private health insurance, Pension, Critical Illness Policy, 30 days vacation per year, Wellness contribution, Meal vouchers, Discounted product purchases & Hybrid working

At Beiersdorf, we believe that every individual brings unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths that deserve to be valued and celebrated. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to be themselves, thrive in their role, and work in ways that enable them to succeed. Through flexibility, understanding, accessibility, and meaningful support, we aim to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, heard, and able to reach their full potential.

We invite you to join us in our mission to make a positive impact and contribute to a diverse and dynamic workplace.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process to support you at work.