Demand Planning Expert, EE

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Meal allowance

Competitive salary package

Extensive functional learning

Job summary

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS seeks a Local Demand Planner in Georgia, United States, to create and maintain demand plans for the EE region while ensuring alignment with business targets. This role involves leading cross-functional coordination, managing supply chain activities, and supporting new product launches. Candidates should have a FMCG background, expertise in supply chain processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP/APO, English, and Russian. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• FMCG background preferred.
• Supply chain process expertise is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecasts for the EE region.
• Lead S&OP coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Manage supply planning from European sources.
• Monitor service levels and inventory management.
• Support new product launches and regional initiatives.
• Develop automation tools to simplify workflows.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Microsoft Office

SAP/APO

English

Russian

Job description

The Local Demand Planner creates the demand plan in frames of IBP process, controls products’ coverage on distributor warehouse and improves Forecast accuracy & Forecast bias for the country/MSU.

The Operations function ensures the integration of all key business processes from supplier to customers, providing products, services and information that add value for customers and stakeholders. The function manages sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain (warehousing, logistics and distribution) and planning processes and ensures optimal alignment between demand and supply at a global scale, taking into account efficiency, required flexibility, security of supply and considering costs, working capital, quality levels, service levels, company and society values.

Demand Planning

Prepare and maintain demand forecasts for EE region (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova) to ensure accuracy and alignment with business targets.

S&OP Coordination

Lead cross‑functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, FP&A, and Supply Planning to secure forecast consensus and service level achievement. Lean S&OP meetings and discussions about Promo Planning & Baseline Sales.

Supply Planning

Manage Supply Planning from European Sources: manage orders, track inventories, oversee truck scheduling, and ensure timely replenishment during peak periods and absences.

Service & Inventory Management

Monitor CSL, OTIF, FCA and inventory levels, taking corrective actions to minimize OOS and optimize stock.

NPD & Projects

Support new product launches and regional initiatives by providing demand plans and coordinating supply chain readiness.

Process Improvement

Develop automation tools, dashboards, and reporting to simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve decision‑making.

Team & Culture

Contribute to team engagement by supporting events, onboarding, and participation in functional meetings.

Experience

FMCG background preferred | Supply chain process expertise

Must have

Microsoft Office | SAP/APO | English & Russian | Analytical Thinking

WE OFFER

• Excitement from working and learning in the team of high‑profile professionals;
• Extensive functional learning;
• Competitive salary package;
• Compensations & benefits package, which includes: medical insurance, life insurance, meal allowance;