Demand Planner

Vaillant Group; Bilecik Merkez; Hybrid; TRY 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Demir Döküm Industrial in Türkiye is seeking a Demand Planning professional to forecast demand, coordinate with Sales and Production, and manage inventory levels. You will analyze sales data and market trends to prepare short-, mid-, and long-term plans, while ensuring alignment with supply locations and stock targets.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, reporting, and collaboration with international stakeholders; English proficiency is required in this hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Up to 5 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain.
• Knowledge of demand forecasting, inventory planning, and SAP is advantageous.
• Proficient in English for international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for assigned product groups using sales data and market trends.
• Prepare short-, mid-, and long-term demand plans; review as needed.
• Monitor finished and trading goods inventory; support corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, and Supply Chain to align plans.
• Create purchase orders and track deliveries; support product introductions.
• Produce reports on forecast accuracy, inventory targets, and availability.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Analytical thinking

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Economics / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company: Demir Döküm Industrial Location: Bilecik-TUR, Istanbul-TUR Country: Türkiye (TR) Brand: DemirDöküm

Contract type: Permanent Working time: Full-time

What We Achieve Together

• With your contribution to demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management, you will help ensure that products are available at the right time and in the right quantities to meet customer needs. Working closely with Sales, Production, and Supply Chain teams, you will support effective demand and supply alignment, optimized inventory levels, and efficient business operations.
• In this role, you will prepare short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts for assigned product groups by analyzing sales data, statistical information, and market trends, while regularly reviewing plans in response to changing customer needs.
• By monitoring finished goods and trading goods inventory levels, you will contribute to optimal stock planning, analyse deviations from inventory targets, and support the implementation of necessary corrective actions.
• Working closely with Sales teams, the Bozüyük production facility, and relevant supply locations, you will participate in S&OP processes and contribute to maintaining alignment between demand, production, and inventory plans.
• Your responsibilities will include coordinating local supply activities, creating purchase orders, and following up on deliveries until products are received into stock. You will also support product introduction and phase-out activities from a supply chain perspective.
• Through regular monitoring of forecast accuracy, inventory targets, and product availability, you will prepare demand, inventory, and supply chain reports, providing valuable insights to support data-driven decision-making.

What Makes Us Successful Together

• Qualification: A bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, provides a strong foundation for this role.
• Experience: Up to 5 years of professional experience in demand planning, supply chain, or a related field will enable you to contribute effectively to our team. Applications from recent graduates are also welcome.
• Know-how and Skills: Knowledge of demand forecasting, inventory planning, and supply chain processes, combined with strong analytical and reporting skills, will allow you to make a meaningful contribution. Knowledge of SAP is considered an advantage.
• Language Skills: A good command of English is required to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.
• Personality: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills, together with a process-oriented mindset, will help you succeed as part of our team.

What You Can Count On

• Work-life balance is important to us. We offer the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, supporting flexibility while maintaining close collaboration with your colleagues.
• We care about your wellbeing and support you through company-sponsored supplementary health insurance, while encouraging an active lifestyle with access to discounted sports and wellness programs through our corporate partnerships.
• We support your professional and personal development through various learning opportunities, while offering the chance to work closely with local and global stakeholders in an international and collaborative environment.
• We enhance your employee experience through exclusive employee discounts and special offers across a wide range of brands and retailers available via our Corporate Benefits platform.

What Makes Us Special

We take care of a better climate. In every home and our environment. As a successful family business, we have been living up to this claim for over 150 years. We are one of the world's leading providers of heat pumps, digital services and efficient gas heating appliances and offer energy‑saving solutions.

You will find sustainability everywhere at the Vaillant Group. In the office, at the production sites and on the road. Around 16,000 employees from over 70 countries are committed to this every day. As an international team, we take responsibility - for our future and that of our planet. We promote your personal development so that you can act with passion and together we can ensure a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!

We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all people to apply.

Your Contact

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[phone] 7033