Global Demand Planning & S&OP Lead/ Manager
🌍 Job Title: Demand Planning & S&OP Manager (FMCG) - Amsterdam
📍 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
🏢 Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
🕒 Type: Full-time | Hybrid working model
💼 Level: Manager / Lead
The Role
As the Demand Planning & S&OP Lead/Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's end-to-end supply chain strategy. You'll lead the demand planning process and drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle to ensure alignment across commercial, supply chain, and finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment on demand forecasts, supply plans, and inventory targets.
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, and input from sales and marketing.
- Collaborate with supply planning, logistics, and commercial teams to optimize service levels and working capital.
- Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and planning processes.
- Provide insights and reporting to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead and mentor a small team of planners and analysts.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or S&OP within the FMCG sector.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., SAP IBP, APO, Excel, Power BI).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional meetings and influence decision-making.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
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