Demand Planner Global Travel Retail & International Distributors 80% as of 1st February 2025
Publication date:
17 December 2024Workload:
80%- Place of work:Kilchberg
What you do here
Demand Planner GTR-DIS is responsible for the integrated and aligned volume planning for the allocated sales markets.
The holder of the position acts as one of the central links in the S&OP Process and in collaboration with the sales team, will develop an integrated demand plan. Following this, there will be a fine-tuning session with finance and supply where an aligned rolling forecast will be set.
When challenges arise such as overstock or demand exceeding availability, these can be recognized and questioned in due time. However, it is important for us to have a high quality, consolidated and rolling forecast and the numbers are applied correctly during the planning process.
Commercial assumptions should be questioned when necessary and the Demand Planner GTR-DIS works very close with the Sales team, Finance/Controlling, Marketing, Supply Planning and Customer Service & Export.
Customer support & operational tasks
- Support of the sales markets as per assignment with regards to demand planning
- Managing and moderating of planning meetings (internal/external) as well as analysis and preparations for planning bases
- Planning and Execution of process optimizations for demand planning
- Identification of root causes for inaccurate forecasts
- Product lifecycle management – PNE, exclusive products, Phase in/Phase out
- Support for ad-hoc sales activities
- Collaboration with customers with regards to downstream visibility
Projects
- Execution of small projects and initiatives for enhancing the performance of the department, as well as cooperation in cross-functional projects when indicated
When you fit in with us
Professional Background: Well-founded experience in the methodology and principles of demand and supply planning
Functional Capabilities:
- Distinctive knowledge in reporting, including advance Excel skills
- Good knowledge in MS-Office & SAP-ERP systems
- Strong communication skills and a good team player
- Strong analytical and cross-linked thinking
- Solution-orientated, responsible and exact way of working
- An open-minded, flexible, and resilient personality
- Commercial background with professional /further education
- Fluency in German and English is mandatory
Our extras
- Well-being
- Development
- Mobility and flexibility
- Family-friendly environment - properly insured
- Diversity and inclusion
- Perks and leisure activities
About us
We make the world a sweeter place.
We are currently represented in over 120 countries, with headquarters in Kilchberg. Our main markets are Europe and North America. Furthermore, Lindt & Sprüngli is accessible from every corner of the world thanks to its extensive global network of distribution partners, subsidiaries and almost 500 of its own Lindt boutiques.
Over 1000 dedicated people work at the Kilchberg, Altendorf and Olten sites. Every single one of us is important. Together as the Lindt team, we give our best every day and make the difference.
