Join to apply for the Demand Planner role at Trouw NutritionJob Description:What You'll DoWe are looking for a Demand Planner to play a key role in the IBP process, as the forecast it delivers will enable operations to meet the production targets timely, efficiently and cost effectively.In this role you will use a variety of information from sales, supply chain / procurement, and operations to properly forecast the products that need to be produced.The Demand Planner delivers an important piece of information for the IBP cycle, ensuring that demand is properly planned.Key AccountabilitiesCreates the demand plans based on baseline (statistical) forecast which is enriched by inputs from the commercial teams; for the operational (0-13 weeks) and tactical horizon (4-15 months).Uses statistical forecasting to create a solid baseline forecast and maintains, reviews and cleans historical data.Understand the impact of business dynamics and translate them into the demand plan: NPD, phase-in/out, promotions, events, seasonality, tenders, contracts, and activations.Prepares the account & demand review meeting and provides input for the MT IBP meeting with the commercial teams.Maintain demand planning master data and systems and software, monitors/analyses trends to further enhance the forecast.Drive continuous improvement of the forecast accuracy and bias in alignment with the commercial teams.Monitor, analyse, understand, and challenge the quality of the enrichments provided by the commercial teams.Identify sales opportunities and risks and propose push sales on available capacities and RM.Coordinate activities related to the constraining and allocation process for the organisation and/or supply points.Prepares and monitors the KPIs forecast accuracy, bias, and error to help identify improvement areas.Keeps up to date with the latest forecasting theory and concepts.Coordinate with Supply and Commercial teams to determine priorities and preventive actions to prevent OOS and Waste.Prepares relevant material to facilitate discussion and manages the monthly demand meeting.Achieves consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with Sales & Marketing.Collaborate with key customers planning teams to tend to collaborative and integrated plans.Experience:Experience with forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning and/or IBP in the animal feed industry or any other industry such as FMCG.Excellent knowledge and expertise in ERP tools in functionality and usage. Microsoft Office (in particular MS Excel) is a requirement.Who You Are:A Team Player: Able to collaborate effectively with a variety of internal teams.A Problem Solver: Able to take ownership of issues and deliver sustainable improvements.An excellent communicator: Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Inquisitive: Able to identify risks and opportunities for appropriate follow up.Why Join Us?Join the Nutreco family at Trouw Nutrition, where you’ll be part of a motivated team that balances local connection with the advantages of an international market leader.This role could be based at the Ashbourne site or in the Trouw Nutrition head office location in Amersfoort.We offer an attractive package, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to sustainability and animal welfare.Our organisation:Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide.Equal Opportunity Employer:Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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