Job Details
- Contract Type:
- Limited, 6 Months / Full-Time
- Country / City:
- Italy / Milano
- Company:
- Beiersdorf SpA (Italy)
- Job Function:
- Supply Chain Management
Your Tasks
- Manage demand planning processes, including Consensus and S&OP , for standard products, promotions, and new launches.
- Maintain accurate forecasts across the full horizon, making short-term adjustments using planning tools and customer insights.
- Ensure planning systems, master data, and product profiles are up to date; handle phase-in/phase-out activities.
- Review unconstrained demand with Centers of Excellence to identify capacity limits and develop action plans.
- Correct forecast outliers monthly and collaborate with demand analysts for accuracy improvements.
- Integrate new product forecasts using historical data and analytics; update plans pre- and post-launch.
- Incorporate promotional plans (VAS) into forecasts and support execution of S&OP meetings.
- Drive stock clearance for excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory in collaboration with local teams.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service for transparent information flow.
Your Profile
- 1–2 years of experience in Demand Planning within FMCG companies , preferably multinational organizations with structured processes (Consensus, S&OP).
- Proficiency in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Consensus processes , including forecast enrichment and alignment across functions.
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills , with experience using planning tools and statistical/manual forecasting methods.
- Knowledge of inventory management and planning concepts , including phase-in/phase-out, new product planning (NIP), and handling promotions (VAS).
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain (SCM), Finance, and Customer Service for transparent information exchange.
- Detail-oriented with strong data management skills , including maintaining planning systems, master data, and product profiles.
