Demand Planner

About the role

The Demand Planner is responsible for increasing the transparency of the medium-term development of demand within Doehler North America and improving forecast accuracy. They ensure customer orders are processed efficiently and on time, balancing cost-optimized production with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the approved budget and introduce measures to counteract potential and actual deviations in consultation with the line manager.
• Continuously standardize and optimize processes and organizational structures, initiating corresponding measures.
• Define, implement, and ensure optimal exchange of information within the division and with interfaces.
• Document efficient and effective processes in the company's internal IT systems.
• Implement and maintain OEDM standards (e.g., 5S; standardized work).
• Monitor medium-term changes in demand and trend recognition for raw materials and final products.
• Continuously optimize the system environment.
• Check material and raw material availability and production capacities in accordance with incoming customer orders.
• Conduct S&OP calls with relevant stakeholders.
• Review upcoming pipeline, project launch dates, and orders vs. forecast regularly with sales.

Travel: Less than 10%

Requirements

• Completed commercial apprenticeship and/or degree in Business Administration/Economics.
• 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally in a consulting role for the supply chain and production environment.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP R/3 and common analysis and evaluation tools.