Demand Planner OE BU in Sibiu

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Demand Forecast and Analysis: • Collect all sales-relevant information to support both short-term and long-term forecasting. • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using SAP and other forecasting tools. • Create forecast proposals and present them to management and relevant stakeholders. • Analyze Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) call-offs to refine forecasts and ensure alignment with actual demand. Data Management and System Oversight: • Check and validate data in the planning system, applying the “unconstrained demand plan” principle with the “four eyes” approach. • Ensure data integrity and validation in all forecasting and planning activities. • Manage master data related to demand planning and inventory control. Collaboration and Communication: • Work closely with sales, marketing, production, and supply chain teams to align demand planning activities with business objectives. • Engage in the “demand sign off” meeting to finalize and validate demand forecasts. • Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports on demand forecasts and key performance indicators (KPIs). Strategic Planning: • Contribute to annual business planning and support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. • Adjust and react to market trends and changes in demand, ensuring forecasts are updated as needed. Global and Supply Chain Perspective: • Maintain a global mindset and consider international market trends and conditions in demand planning. • Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall supply chain management goals. Required Education/Work Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related role, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry. • Proficiency in SAP and other demand planning software and ERP systems. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights. • Experience with short-term and long-term forecasting, S&OP, and annual business planning. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for data integrity and validation. • Ability to adjust and react to market trends and changing business conditions. • Fluent written and spoken English.