CrawlJobs Logo
Ardagh Group Logo Ardagh Group · Logistics

Demand and Forecasting planner

United Kingdom; Serbia; Germany; France; Netherlands, Chester · Job Posted March 22, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

Regional Demand and Forecasting planner – AMP‑E. Passion for Supply Chain & Data‑Driven Decision Making Wanted. At Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe (AMP‑E), we believe people are at the heart of delivering world‑class, sustainable beverage packaging solutions. We’re looking for a strategic, analytical Demand Planner who enjoys turning data into insight, collaborating across functions, and shaping demand planning excellence across European markets. In this role, you will lead regional demand planning for metal cans and ends, ensuring accurate, SKU‑level forecasts that support strong customer service, efficient operations, and confident business decisions.

Job Responsibility

  • Own regional, SKU‑level demand forecasts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business objectives
  • Integrate short‑term (STP) and mid‑term (MTP) planning horizons
  • Develop and maintain robust statistical and customer‑driven forecast models
  • Build and compare what‑if scenarios based on promotions, supply constraints, or demand shifts
  • Provide demand insights for S&OP and S&OE processes
  • Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting demand
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
  • Monitor and improve forecast accuracy KPIs, driving root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement
  • Lead demand planning for new product introductions (NPI) and product lifecycle management (PLM)
  • Ensure smooth transitions from launch through growth, maturity, and phase‑out
  • Align forecasts with launch plans, customer commitments, and production readiness
  • Manage SKU changes from introduction to obsolescence
  • Support portfolio decisions with strong analytical insight
  • Partner with Sales and Key Customers to gather demand signals and align forecasts
  • Run volume alignment sessions with regional teams and key accounts
  • Incorporate customer input and available POS data into demand plans
  • Present SKU‑level insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
  • Act as a key business partner for SAP IBP, supporting configuration, optimization, and ways of working
  • Collaborate with system and transformation teams and external consultants
  • Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision‑making
  • Standardize demand planning methodologies across the region
  • Champion best practices in forecasting, analytics, and data management
  • Act as a subject‑matter expert and mentor within the wider demand and supply community
  • Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and customer focus
  • Influence without formal authority in a matrix environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science
  • 5+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, analytics, or supply chain roles
  • Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or packaging environments is a strong advantage
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into decisions
  • Advanced Excel skills (macros a plus)
  • knowledge of Python or SQL is an advantage
  • Experience with demand planning and ERP systems
  • Knowledge of SAP IBP / SAP ECC / SAP HANA and S&OP processes is highly desirable
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, international environment
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • A role with real regional impact and visibility
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture where diversity is valued and encouraged
Ardagh Group - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Demand and Forecasting planner

8 matching positions

New

Supply and Demand Planner

Peak Nano is seeking a Supply & Demand Planner to support production and develop...
Location
Location
United States , Valley View
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
peaknano.com Logo
Peak Nano
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or a related field
  • 3–7 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, production planning, manufacturing scheduling, or a related operations role
  • Experience working in manufacturing environments supporting both development and production activities
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate across multiple functional teams
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools
  • Experience managing material availability, production scheduling, and operational constraints in fast-paced environments
  • US Citizenship
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and maintain production schedules for extrusion and downstream operations
  • Coordinate raw material availability to support production and development
  • Proactively drive mitigation actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain demand forecasts and translate into executable manufacturing plans
  • Track production loading, line utilization, and schedule adherence across operations
  • Support KPI development and reporting related to delivery performance, inventory health, schedule attainment, and capacity utilization
  • Help establish and improve planning processes, scheduling tools, and operational workflows as the organization scales
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Demand and Supply planner

The Demand and Supply planner is responsible / accountable for the overall deman...
Location
Location
United States , San Diego
Salary
Salary:
44.00 - 48.00 USD / Hour
gomillenniumsoft.com Logo
MillenniumSoft Inc
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of integrated Supply Chain Systems (e.g. SAP ECC, MRP)
  • Minimum of 5 years analytics and/or planning experience required
  • APICS CPIM certification and SAP knowledge preferred
  • Knowledge and awareness of Lean techniques and Six Sigma a plus
  • Proficiency with statistical and forecasting method
  • Solid knowledge of Supply Chain procedures (Demand/Supply/Production Planning, capacity leveling, product deployment and inventory control)
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment coordinating multi-discipline activities
  • Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation are required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Responsible / accountable for the overall demand and supply management process for Pyxis products as it relates to demand allocation
  • Owns the allocation process driven by global material constraints and transportation challenges
  • Works closely with Production, Planning, and Implementation teams to ensure alignment to meeting customer requirements
  • Tracks and monitors changes to manufacturing and CTB (clear to build) dates for alignment in providing reasonable delivery dates
  • Communication to key stakeholders on any significant change in delivery dates, cause for delay, and estimated recovery date
  • Works directly with PM’s on status of orders and prioritizing orders at risk of missing installation timeline
  • Short term planning activities with our manufacturing partners, develop supply plans to drive capacity and materials to support internal and external manufacturing
  • Manage exceptions caused by significant, unexpected events in sales, operations and procurement
  • Identify and report on any significant variances between forecasted sales and the organization’s budget and business plan
  • Key contributor to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Demand and Inventory Planner

As a Demand and Inventory Planner, you will play a central role in optimizing de...
Location
Location
Canada , Longueuil
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
uapinc.com Logo
Uap Inc.
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Degree in operations management, logistics, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience in inventory management, demand planning, or procurement, ideally in distribution or retail
  • Proficiency with software tools such as advanced Excel, ERP, Access, Power BI, and demand planning software
  • Strong knowledge of demand forecasting methods, inventory management, and sales data analysis.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Analyze inventory items to optimize the assortment that meets market needs
  • Ensure demand forecast accuracy by adding market information and promotional sales volume to the statistical forecast based on sales history
  • Propose adjustments to supply parameters and the introduction of new products to maximize sales
  • Collaborate with market managers, regional sales and operations teams, logistics, and procurement to organize product flows related to launches, store openings, and strategic projects
  • Approve replenishment requests and analyze risks associated with adding non-performing inventory
  • Conduct proactive analyses to reduce obsolete and slow-moving stock
  • Work with market managers to develop accurate forecasts integrated into the overall planning
  • Define seasonal profiles by category and region based on sales history.
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Demand and S&OP planner

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all abou...
Location
Location
Sweden , Stockholm
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
life-science-talent-solutions.dk Logo
Life Science Talent
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in demand planning within a complex environment—ideally pharmaceutical or FMCG—covering multiple markets and sourcing sites
  • Previous experience leading S&OP meetings and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or Logistics roles
  • Strong proficiency with common planning and analytics tools (e.g., IFS, SAP, SO99+, Power BI, Microsoft Office)
  • Flexible, adaptable, action-oriented and proactive mindset
  • Strong analytical skills: able to structure data, extract insights and communicate clearly to stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement across systems and processes
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Demonstrated alignment with Karo Values
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Act as the key point of contact for markets on all supply-, logistics- and demand-related questions
  • Manage demand planning across selected markets and product portfolios, ensuring accurate and reliable forecasts
  • Lead and facilitate monthly S&OP meetings, including reporting and stakeholder communication, ensuring commercial insights and sales trends are fully captured in demand plans
  • Align sales forecasts with budget expectations, supporting scenario discussions and decision-making
  • Drive process improvements across systems, demand planning workflows, master data and communication channels (internal and external)
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation
  • Support SKU lifecycle management, including Phase-In and Phase-Out planning
  • Develop and track demand-related KPIs such as forecast accuracy, proposing actions to improve results
  • Lead and support planning-related projects connected to KPIs, targets, and process optimisation
  • Ensure accurate master data and support the development of efficient methods to maintain high-quality information
What we offer
What we offer
  • Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
  • Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
  • Flexible schedule and life work balance
  • Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
  • Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
  • Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Demand Planner

Office Angels are proud to be supporting this global business in their search fo...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Maidstone
Salary
Salary:
16.00 - 17.00 GBP / Hour
https://www.office-angels.com Logo
Office Angels
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Have experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Demand Planning
  • Are confident working in a fast paced operational environment
  • Can be flexible to work every other weekend and shifts as needed
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Verify actuals, Review short term supply entries and forecasts
  • Add site stock into the availability website and refresh availability data
  • Share report to business with UK availability
  • Review calculated stock reports, comparing forecasted vs. actual and investigating variances
  • Allocate supply to demand (S&D) using the appropriate software, restrictions and inputs from PBM, Master Planners, identifies gaps or risks to coordinate adjustments in order to increase meeting S&OP objectives
  • Coordinates daily distribution planning relating to order preparation and hard allocation of Sales
  • Develops and manages processes to effectively align master schedules to execute customer order requirements
  • If suppliers cannot fulfil orders, update the plan and inform Master Planning immediately
  • Call supliers to move stock when requested by PBM, or Master Planning
  • Acts as a S&OP communication hub to the business (Operations, Stock Forecast, Master Scheduling, Logistics)
What we offer
What we offer
  • Weekly Pay
  • Up to 28 days annual leave
  • Dedicated consultant to support your job search
  • First opportunity to see permanent positions
  • Access to free eyecare vouchers
  • Temp of the Month awards
  • Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
  • Perks at work
  • Discount schemes
  • Access to Well-being platforms
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Demand Planner

RED Global is currently supporting one of our international clients in their sea...
Location
Location
Switzerland , Thurgau
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
redglobal.com Logo
RED Commerce - The Global SAP Solutions Provider
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong experience in Demand Planning and S&OP processes
  • Several years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Production Planning
  • Advanced SAP knowledge, ideally PP and MM modules
  • Experience managing forecasts and demand planning within SAP ERP
  • Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams
Read More
Arrow Right

Demand Planner

We are looking for a Demand Planner in our office in Trikala, Greece.
Location
Location
Greece , Trikala
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
fagron.com Logo
Fagron
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or similar
  • 2–4 years of experience in Demand/Supply Planning or Supply Chain
  • Experience with planning tools (Slim4 preferred or equivalent)
  • Experience with ERP systems, D365 is strong plus
  • Experience in ERP implementations or transformation projects is highly valued
  • Experience managing mid-to-large SKU portfolios
  • Fluent in English and Greek
  • Solid understanding of S&OP processes
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and data driven decision making
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and maintain accurate monthly demand forecasts using Slim4 (or equivalent planning tools)
  • Incorporate market intelligence, sales insights, and marketing activities into forecasts
  • Monitor forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, Bias) and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement of forecasting methodologies
  • Lead the transition from the current ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) from a demand planning perspective
  • Act as the key business representative in the ERP implementation project
  • Ensure successful integration between D365 and Slim4, maintaining data consistency and efficiency
  • Lead demand review meetings within the S&OP cycle
  • Collaborate closely with Sales to align forecasts with market dynamics
  • Participate in supply reviews with Operations and external partners
  • Support financial planning and budgeting processes
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Demand Planner

The Senior Demand Planner owns demand forecast quality end-to-end for assigned m...
Location
Location
Greece , Athens
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
coca-colahellenic.com Logo
Coca-Cola HBC
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • 5+ years experience in demand planning or related supply chain roles
  • Advanced forecasting and analytical skills
  • Strong stakeholder influencing capabilities
  • Strong analytical and scenario‑based thinking
  • Confidence to challenge assumptions constructively
  • Ownership mindset for forecast outcomes
  • Credible and fact‑based influencing style
  • High discipline in governance and documentation
  • Coaching and role‑model behavior
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Own baseline and adjusted demand forecasts across horizons and hierarchies
  • Tune forecasting models, manage overrides, and document assumptions and rationale
  • Lead forecast accuracy, bias, and error‑driver analysis and improvement actions
  • Challenge commercial inputs using data, scenarios, and historical evidence
  • Align demand assumptions with Supply Chain and Finance to ensure feasibility and value realism
  • Lead demand review inputs and support consensus in S&OP / IBP forums
  • Identify demand risks early and drive scenario and mitigation planning
  • Coach junior planners and promote best practices and forecast hygiene
What we offer
What we offer
  • Pension Plan
  • Health & Life Insurance Plan Annual
  • Additional days off, including extra maternity & paternity leave
  • Flexible work policy for better work-life balance
  • Free car parking
  • Meal Vouchers
  • Free Cases monthly
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Kindergarten Allowance
  • Wellbeing Initiatives
Read More
Arrow Right