Demand Planner / Business Partner

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Demand Planner / Forecast Planner (Please note: candidate profiles with experience strictly limited to production planning or procurement will not be sufficient for this role).
• Deep understanding and practical expertise in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes.
• Proficiency in working with advanced ERP / APS systems (SAP APO, Kinaxis, or related platforms are highly preferred).
• Highly developed "Business-Facing" competencies: assertiveness, readiness for substantive discussions, and the ability to build strong partnerships with Plant Managers, Sales teams, and Production Planners.
• Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement for daily collaboration with international managers and markets.
• An understanding of statistical modeling and the application of AI in demand forecasting will be considered a strong asset.

Your future company

Are you looking for a role where you can step away from being just an "Excel analyst" and become a true business partner?

For our client - a global manufacturing corporation with thousands of products in its portfolio (ranging from advanced electronics and industrial solutions to consumer goods) - we are looking for experts to join their Wrocław Center of Excellence. This position offers a unique blend of hard analytics (Demand Sensing, statistical modeling) and a strong Business-Facing component (working directly with Sales, Marketing, and EMEA Directors).

The offer

• Stability & Fast Recruitment: Employment contract (initial 3-month with a clear long-term perspective). Fast-track, 2-stage recruitment process focused on business discussions rather than long case studies.
• Growth & Global Exposure: A highly visible role within international structures, supported by a structured onboarding process and a dedicated upskilling budget (certifications and studies co-funding).
• Culture & Well-being: An inclusive, open-door environment with active community groups, CSR initiatives, and regular team integration events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extensive private medical care, life insurance, corporate retirement scheme, and a sports card.
• Work Environment: Currently a flexible hybrid model (only 8 days/month in a modern Wrocław office), transparently transitioning to a target model of 4 days/week on-site starting next year.

,[End-to-end management of the Demand Planning process for the EMEA region across an assigned, broad product group (managing a portfolio of thousands of diverse SKUs)., Direct, expert-level collaboration with both external and internal clients (including working with demand forecasts submitted directly by customers)., Active participation in the S&OP process and continuous collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to integrate and validate market assumptions (Market Intelligence)., Identifying and managing forecast bias and demand anomalies, alongside implementing corrective actions using statistical tools., Supporting the full product lifecycle within planning systems—from New Product Introductions (NPI), through phase-in/phase-out transitions, up to End-of-Life (EOL) market withdrawal.] Requirements: Demand Planner, Forecast Planner, S&OP, Sales and Operations Planning, IBP, Integrated Business Planning, ERP, APS systems, SAP APO, Kinaxis