Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Demand and Supply Planner

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBarchon, Blegny, BelgiumIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Relevant higher education or a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or related functions.
Solid experience in demand forecasting, preferably in fast-moving consumer goods.
Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of SAP, Integrated Business Planning, and business intelligence tools.
Very good command of English at a minimum B2 level.
Strong analytical background in statistics, data analysis, and business interpretation.
Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the demand forecasting process, ensuring high forecast accuracy and optimal product availability across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons in volume and value.
Partner with Sales and Marketing, translating market trends, promotions, launches, and delistings into reliable demand plans.
Maintain, review, and continuously improve forecasting models, planning master data, and replenishment strategies in SAP and Integrated Business Planning.
Support the sales and operations planning process by preparing data, supporting consensus meetings, and providing clear insights on availability, promotions, and phase-in/phase-out lifecycle activities.
Monitor forecast accuracy, stock levels, and service levels (SFD, CSL, ICSL, SSL), analyze deviations, and drive continuous improvement actions.
Manage ordering from production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, ensuring timely deliveries aligned with sales and production plans.
Coordinate co-packing activities, balancing product availability, cost efficiency, production scheduling, and raw material supply.
Handle supply chain topics including quality issues and slow-moving and obsolete stock management, and improve processes to increase operational efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in demand forecasting in the fast-moving consumer goods industry is preferred.

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Responsibilities:

Own and lead the demand forecasting process, ensuring high forecast accuracy and optimal product availability across short, mid, and long-term horizons (volume and value)
Act as a key partner for Sales and Marketing, translating market trends, promotions, launches, and delistings into reliable demand plans
Maintain, review, and continuously improve forecasting models, planning master data, and replenishment strategies in SAP / IBP
Play a key role in the S&OP process, preparing data, supporting consensus meetings, and providing clear insights on availability, promotions, and lifecycle activities (phase-in/phase-out)
Monitor forecast accuracy, stock levels, and service levels (SFD, CSL, ICSL, SSL), analyzing deviations and driving continuous improvement actions
Manage ordering from production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, ensuring timely deliveries aligned with the sales and production plans
Coordinate co-packing activities, balancing product availability, cost efficiency, production scheduling, and raw material supply
Handle supply chain topics including quality issues, SLOB management, and process improvements to increase operational efficiency

Qualifications:

Relevant higher education or minimum 2 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning or related functions
Solid experience in demand forecasting, preferably in FMCG
Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of SAP / IBP / BI tools
Very good command of English (minimum B2), enabling effective communication in an international environment
Strong analytical background (statistics, data analysis, business interpretation)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions
Proactive, self driven mindset with ownership for results

The position offers a base compensation of 3800 - 4100 EUR monthly and is eligible for an annual bonus. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions S.A.

About the Company

Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a diversified portfolio across seals, consumer cleaning products, technical textiles, and filtration. It develops and sells high-tech components and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use, as well as consumer brands like Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex, and provides nonwovens and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, and medical applications. It stays different from competitors through family ownership and broad diversification across markets and products, which reduces dependence on any single cycle. Its goal is to grow by offering a wide, globally distributed range of technically informed products while preserving long-term ownership and stability through diversification.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Weinheim, Germany
Founded: 1849

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