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Job summary
A leading nutrition company in Nordrhein-Westfalen is seeking an Operational Demand Planner. In this hands-on role, you will manage demand forecasts and ensure product availability across the supply chain. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and a relevant degree are essential. The position involves coordinating with internal departments and suppliers to improve processes. Candidates should be motivated to support operational improvements and work within a fast-paced environment. Very good English skills are required.
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics.
- Previous experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or Purchasing is a plus.
- Very good English language skills.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain demand forecasts based on sales data.
- Support operational purchasing activities like supplier inquiries and order processing.
- Monitor inventory levels and prepare purchase recommendations.
Skills
Education
Tools
You’re hands‑on, numbers‑driven, and have a strong sense for inventory flows, demand patterns, and reliable supply? You enjoy accurate forecasts, stable stock levels, and smooth supplier communication? Then join us as an Operational Demand Planner / Buying Support!
In this role, you support our Planning & Buying team operationally and ensure product availability across our supply chain. Working closely with your Team Lead, you help keep our planning processes precise, efficient, and future‑proof.
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a comparable field
- Previous experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning or Purchasing is a plus
- Confident use of ERP systems and strong Excel skills
- Basic knowledge of forecasting or planning tools (e.g., SAP B1, Streamline) is an advantage
- Strong analytical thinking, high affinity for numbers, and structured working style
- High level of initiative, reliability, and enthusiasm for operational work
- Strong communication skills and confidence in collaborating with internal teams and suppliers
- Solution‑oriented mindset and ability to work precisely in a fast‑paced environment
- Motivation to grow, improve processes, and contribute to a high‑performing team
- Very good English language skills
- Create, maintain, and update demand forecasts based on sales data, trends, and historical performance
- Support operational purchasing activities: supplier inquiries, order processing, and delivery tracking
- Monitor inventory levels, minimum stocks, and safety stocks; prepare purchase recommendations
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, Customer Success, Logistics & Production to ensure a seamless product flow
- Track delivery dates, production progress, and potential supply bottlenecks
- Analyze deviations between forecasted and actual demand and support corrective measures
- Use and maintain our demand‑planning tools (e.g., SAP Business One, Streamline) to improve forecast accuracy
- Support operational process improvements in planning, purchasing, and replenishment
- Contribute to scenario analyses and data evaluations for Sales, eCommerce, and Finance
- Support the further development of demand‑planning processes and system enhancements
- Identify smaller optimization opportunities across the supply chain
- Participate in cross‑functional projects focused on efficiency and digitalization
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.