Job ID:  43177 Date:  Apr 16, 2021 Job function:  Supply Chain Management Experience level:  Experienced Hire Business:  DSM Nutritional Products

Demand Planner and Forecast Analyst (f/m/d)

DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™

Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led, science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all. DSM addresses with its products and solutions some of the world’s biggest challenges while simultaneously creating economic, environmental and societal value for all its stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large. DSM delivers innovative solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company was founded in 1902 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. 

More information can be found at www.dsm.com.

 

Are you excited by numbers and figures that drive business in the Personal Care market, and do you want to be part of a team with exciting challenges?
Then this might be the opportunity you are looking for!

We are looking for a remarkable Demand Planner and Forecast Analyst to join DSM.

Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

 

The Challenge:

As a Demand Planner and Forecast Analyst you will prepare and maintain the sales plan for the Personal Care EMEA market within the DSM group reporting into the regional commercial manager. You can expect frequent interaction with Global Key Account managers, regional account managers, marketing, finance and supply chain management, and key customers or strategic distribution partners.

The Position:

• Manages the EMEA demand forecast via statistical forecast model and/or bottom-up input from regional account managers and selected customers


• Responsible for continuous improvement of the demand planning function for the region


• Communicates demand issues; advises on trade-offs, and manages these


• Measures the realization of the previously agreed sales plan (e.g., Forecast Accuracy, Bias and OTIF) and defines corrective actions


• Establishes and coordinates the execution of allocation plans in case of product shortage


• Supports business management in establishing yearly sales budgets and periodic outlook reporting

 

The Ideal:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration


• 2-5 years professional experience preferably in supply chain management in an international environment


• SAP and/or Advanced Planning Tools competencies linked with an affinity for data analysis


• S&OP business process knowledge


• Teamplayer with clear and convincing communication skills


• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)

 

The Reward: 

Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improving people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities, and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the company’s on-going success depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance. 

 

Procedure & Contact

Interested in this position? Please apply online by sending us your CV, Motivation letter and a copy of your diplomas and certificates via the career portal (www.dsm.com/careers). For additional questions, please feel free to contact our Recruitment Business Partner Eliza Niedzwiedzka (eliza.niedzwiedzka@dsm.com).
 
Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when these references checks are required.

 

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Royal DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext. For more information about DSM see www.dsm.com or connect on 

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