Demand Planner

Sales

Permanent

Job Description

Deliver the results that drive change.

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

All about the role:

The primary focus and responsibility of the Demand Planner role for UK & Ireland is to manage a robust and consistent demand forecasting process including product lifecycle management, monitoring the actual sales orders vs forecast, and generating a demand forecast outlook using SAP APO as the primary tool.

What you'll do:

• Manage and execute the monthly demand forecasting process at customer and product group levels, proactively driving forecast accuracy and minimizing bias.
• Responsible for the 18-month demand forecast outlook in SAP APO, ensuring alignment and consistency across the organization.
• Analyze and challenge Sales and Product Management forecasts, identify demand trends, and understand business activities to initiate actions for improving forecast accuracy.
• Act as the key contact for business and Product Management stakeholders, closely collaborating on promotions, campaigns, and initiatives impacting the demand forecast outlook.
• Maintain strong communication with Supply Chain, Central Inventory, and Customer Service teams to provide clear insights, enabling optimal decisions to address supply and demand imbalances.
• Oversee Product Lifecycle Management in SAP APO, managing product introductions, phase-ins, and phase-outs to ensure the demand forecast remains aligned with portfolio changes.

Qualifications:

• Several years of experience as Demand Planner or in a comparable role.
• Experience in managing and analyzing data and identifying trends, (statistical) product demand forecasting, including product lifecycle planning, incorporating promo activities and events, and doing trend analysis.
• Ability to build a strong network with the different key stakeholders of the S&OP process (Supply Chain, Business, Product Management, Production Plants, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills, high degree of energy and resilience, continuous improvement mindset, and openness to change management.
• Good understanding of a typical demand planning IT environment and working with SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) DP (Demand Planning) module or other planning tools.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field desirable.

Where you'll be:

This is an office-based position working from our Luton office. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits Highlights:

• Excellent Development Opportunities
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - Company contribution up to 8%
• 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan - cashback towards dental and optical, complementary and alternative therapies, savings on shopping, restaurants, and gym membership
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• 50% Staff discount, 40% friends and family discount
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 GP, mental health support, financial, legal, health and nutrition advice
• Premium Subscription to Calm App
• Company Bonus

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find out more:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/ukireland