Job Details
- Contract Type:
- Unlimited / Full-Time
- Country / City:
- Serbia / Beograd
- Company:
- Beiersdorf d.o.o. Beograd
- Job Function:
- Supply Chain Management
Your Tasks
Lead the local Sales & Operations process, considering all different department perspectives to produce a high-quality business planning.
Analyze key performance indicators, especially Service Level in-Full, Forecast Accuracy, and Forecast Bias, to identify areas for improvement, root causes of performance gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
Utilize the latest artificial intelligence & machine learning baseline forecasting methods for each product to build an unbiased and accurate demand plan using SAP APO.
Work with cross-functional teams to enhance promotional and launch planning, ensuring that demand forecasts accurately reflect market trends and customer order behavior.
Collaborate with Sales & Customer Service teams to deepen the shared understanding of different sales channels and customers.
Support the regional supply team, to ensure optimal stock distribution across different warehouses, optimized safety stock levels, and run agile processes to enable quick reactions to unforeseen market dynamics while ensuring product availability and minimizing critical stock.
Identify new ways of working with regards to processes and systems that enable working more efficiently and effectively.
Become a proactive team member of the Eastern European Demand Planning team, sharing, and learning from each other, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mutual support.
Your Profile
University degree.
Proven experience of at least 2–3 years in operational demand planning.
FMCG sector experience is an advantage.
Advanced knowledge of statistical forecasting methods (preferred).
Familiarity with SAP APO and business analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Analysis for Office, PowerQuery).
Proficiency in English – mandatory.
Deep understanding of short-term and long-term sales forecasting processes.
Strong analytical skills, organizational abilities, decision-making, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and build effective internal and external collaboration.
Openness to reviewing existing work methods, adaptability to change, and willingness to give and receive feedback.
Strong team spirit and knowledge-sharing mindset to achieve common goals.
