Demand and Supply Network Planning Manager

Role:A Temporary

Location:A Bucharest, RomaniaA

Reporting to:A Business Planning and Analysis Manager for the Romania,A Moldova, Bulgaria cluster

Demand and Supply Network Planning Manager

We`re seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven professional to lead demand forecasting and inventory management for the Bulgarian market. This role is pivotal in aligning commercial strategies with supply chain execution, ensuring product availability while minimizing write-offs and inefficiencies. You`ll collaborate with Marketing and Sales, Finance, Logistics, GBS, and Global Supply Chain to support optimal inventories planning, finished goods initiatives` planning and deployment, avoid stockouts and write-offs, track performance, support local and global reporting and integrate internal and external insights into proper forecasts.

Position:

As a Demand and Supply Network Planning Manager, you will:A * Develop accurate monthly sales and production forecasts, incorporating market insights, product launches, portfolio initiatives and cross-functional inputs from all key stakeholdersA * Create volume scenarios and backup plans to meet business goalsA * Monitor sales, stock, and market performance to identify risks, opportunities, and required adjustmentsA * Manage national finished goods inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient turnoverA * Coordinate production and supply flows with factories, Customer Service, and Global Supply Chain, including purchase orders and tax stamp managementA * Provide analytical insights to support decision-making and performance reviewsA * Maintain and standardize demand and supply planning processes across the RoMoBu cluster, in line with Global standardsA * Collaborate closely with Logistics to optimize deliveries, stock management, and product launches

Requirements:aEUR-

Education:A University degree in a technical or economic fieldA

Experience:A 3+ years experience in planning / supply or demand / data-driven and planning-focused commercial roles, or similar

Language:A Proficient in English and Romanian (spoken and written), additional languages are a plus

Other skills and knowledge:aEUR-aEUR- A* Capability to pivot from topline view to details in order to achieve the objectivesA * Stakeholder and project management skills, prioritization and strategic schedulingA * Forecasting and Demand Planning capabilitiesA * Scenario Planning and Risk Management: preparing for market volatility and supply disruptionsA * Good understanding of commercial business models, portfolio, distribution model, sales operations and promotional strategiesA * Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel; BI knowledge represents a plus)A * Strong understanding of SAP (IBP knowledge represents a plus; ERP understanding)A * Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skillsA

What to expect: * Positive team culture and an environment where your ideas are valuedA * Over 200 professional training opportunities to help you growA * Hybrid work model: 50% from home, 50% in the officeA * Flexible hours that fit your lifestyleA * Extra vacation daysA * Easy commute: office conveniently located near the subwayA * Be part of a global, people-first company recognized as a Top Employer in Romania for 13 years in a row. You will have access to a wide variety of benefits, including an annual bonus, reliable medical and life insurance, meal tickets (plus delicious food at our on-site restaurant), an employee assistance program (free psychological, financial, and legal counseling), an optional private pension plan, flexible benefits... and plenty more perks you`ll love!A

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