Demand Planning Specialist

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We are seeking a talented Demand Planning Specialist to manage demand planning for our terminals, spare parts, and accessories. This role is crucial to ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective operations. You will be responsible for estimating future product demand, managing product transitions, analyzing inventory flow, and maintaining relationships with suppliers (primarily intercompany).

To excel in this role, you should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of advanced forecasting methods and tools

Responsibilities:

• Use the S&OP tool (Anaplan) to review demand and collaborate with the global supply team on production planning.
• Prepare and track S&OP data for monthly meetings and ensure follow-up on required actions.
• Place Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP for Electronic Manufacturing Suppliers (EMS) based on demand and stock levels.
• Partner with the Customer Service team to communicate product availability for each order.
• Collaborate with sub-regional Supply Chain Leads to achieve sales targets and Supply Chain KPIs.
• Monitor and report significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Propose and implement solutions to enhance demand forecast accuracy.
• Address demand-related issues promptly and effectively.

What we are looking out for: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• SAP experience
• Microsoft experience
• Power BI experience would be an advantage

As part of our values, we embrace diversity and inclusion at Ingenico. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

Ingenico welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe work environment that welcomes everyone.

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