Demand Planner

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Join us at Miele as a Demand Planner!

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Demand Planner to join our Regional SEE Supply Chain Team for Miele Czech Republic/Slovakia, Hungary and Ukraine. The Demand Planner will be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate demand forecasts, coordinating the S&OP process, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure supply meets market needs. This role is critical to aligning sales strategies with business objectives and market trends.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain monthly and weekly demand forecasts using statistical tools, historical data, and market intelligence.
• Analyse sales trends, seasonal patterns, and promotional impacts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and product management to gather input and align forecast assumptions.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and make recommendations to improve performance metrics
• Manage product lifecycle forecasts including new product introductions (NPI) and end-of-life planning.
• Lead the monthly S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment between sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance
• Prepare demand planning data and insights for S&OP meetings, identifying risks, opportunities, and required actions and facilitate demand consensus meetings to align on a single, actionable demand plan.
• Act as a key liaison between commercial and operations teams to translate business strategies into operational plans.
• Partner with inventory and supply planners to ensure optimal stock levels and service levels.
• Work with IT and data analytics teams to improve demand planning tools and system capabilities.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain planning, preferably in the white goods or consumer durables industry.
• Strong understanding of S&OP processes, forecasting methodologies, and supply chain principles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or similar tool is advantageous
• Excellent problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Fluency in Czech/Slovak AND English (spoken and written, at B2/C1 level).

What you can expect from us

• 25 days of vacation
• Hybrid working system - 2 days Home-office, 3 days Office (🏢Vlněna Brno)
• Mobile phone with company tariff and for private use
• Significant discounts on our products for employees
• Multisport card or SODEXO card with 630Kč/month contribution (after trial period)
• Pension and life insurance contribution (after one year employment)
• Company events and informal breakfasts to strengthen team spirit.
• Meal allowance of 123 CZK per day.
• Bonus for referring a new colleague.
• Birthday off, a day of paid time off in the month of your birthday.