Senior Demand Planner

Position: Senior Demand Planner

Location: Erkrath, Germany

Summary:

Currently we are looking for a senior demand Planner to join our Central Europe Team in Germany and report to the Demand Planning Manager. Our demand planners are key drivers of our S&OP process. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing our demand forecast for a specific group of countries in close collaboration with our sales, marketing, and finance teams.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze past/future demand inputs
• Prepare short-term and long-term product demand forecast for all our consumer brands categories and channels using statistical forecasting methods, based on marketing and customer assumptions
• Measure, report, and proactively correct forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with various cross-functional partners in projects such as NPD, discontinuations, and, process improvements

Experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of Supply Chain or Demand Planning experience is required
• Experience and concrete knowledge working in the FMCG industry is a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Preferably with experience in SAP
• Fluent in English

Behaviors you’ll need:

• excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong oral and written communication skills

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an autonomous and flexible work culture, excellent development and advancement opportunities, and a highly collaborative team environment with the chance to make a real difference.

SC Johnson:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.