Demand Planner (CWA) at Beiersdorf

Role Purpose 

• Drive the business planning process by balancing demand and supply, integrating financial and operational planning, and aligning strategic goals with day-to-day execution.
• Ensure reliable demand forecasts, optimum inventory, and strong cross-functional collaboration to achieve service levels at the lowest cost.

Demand Planning & Forecasting:

•  Develop, maintain, and improve the Demand Plan.
• Conduct scenario analysis, manage assumptions, and communicate risks/opportunities versus financial forecasts.

Inventory & Product Availability:

• Collaborate with Supply and Inventory Planners to ensure continuous replenishment from factories and import hubs.
• Maintain optimum stock levels, ensuring timely delivery and freshness of inventory.
• Proactively manage excess/obsolete stock, expiry risks, and leftover inventories.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):

• Lead demand inputs for monthly S&OP (Demand Review, Pre-S&OP, Executive S&OP). Translate financial targets into volume forecasts during annual business planning.

IMS (Sell-out) Planning:

• Review sell-out and customer stockholding data to validate forecasts and predict IMS trends.
• Collaborate with Distribution Planners to ensure right inventory levels across customer warehouses.

Master Data Management:

• Create, update, and maintain master data in OMP, SAP, and PLM/PDM to ensure accuracy and avoid duplication.
• Manage product master data, NARTS, BOMs, lot sizes, and VAS products through their lifecycle.

Requirements
Your Profile:

• University or similar degree – ideally in Engineering, Statistics & Mathematics or Other Sciences
• 3-5 years relevant experience in FMCG
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft office (Excel, Power point)
• Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of SAP Modules (R3, APODP, APO-SNP) – Knowledge of MM and BI will be advantageous.
• Excellent Analytical skills: High level of attention to detail and ability to work with a large volume of data