Demand Planning Manager (m/f), Zürich

Danone is a global leader in the food industry, operating in three fast-growing categories: dairy and plant-based products, water, and specialised nutrition. True to our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, our ambition is to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and consumption habits. We are committed to making a positive and measurable impact on nutrition, society and the environment.

Your Mission

• In charge of the 18 months Demand Forecast for the Full Milupa Portfolio (Milks & Foods)
• Close collaboration with other departments (Sales / Marketing / Finance / Medical…) to understand business & demand drivers
• Tracking of monthly performance and driving short term corrective actions if needed
• Reporting of KPIs (m-1 forecast accuracy, bias, MAPE, days on hands)
• Post-launch (innovation, renovation, promotion) analysis together with Sales and Marketing
• Manage and monitor the forecast in SAP APO
• Collaborate closely with Supply Planner and Customer Service to drive operational actions (backlog and write-offs management)
• In charge of the Demand Review (x-functional alignment for the next 18-months rolling forecast) within the monthly Integrated Business Plan (Business oriented S&OP)
• Risk and Opps management
• Collaboration within the D-A-CH supply chain cluster
• Contact with Global operations headquarters in Amsterdam

Your Profile

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Demand or Supply Planning
• University degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration etc.
• Knowledge in SAP / APO, proficiency in MS Excel and Powerpoint
• Fluent in English and German, French is really a plus
• Strong skills in communication and ability to connect with different departments and cultures
• Willing to grow in an International Company