Demand Planner

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin and Elastoplast. 

As a Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate demand forecasting and supporting supply chain performance across a diverse product portfolio. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service teams, you will develop and maintain demand forecasts, support S&OP processes, and provide data-driven insights that enable informed business decisions.

Fixed Term Contract up to 15 months.

Your Tasks

• Manage demand planning across S&OP, product forecasting, promotions, launches, and forecast enrichment.
• Maintain accurate forecasts over the planning horizon, including short-term adjustments with PLIR and planning tools.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence via BAP to review demand plans, identify constraints, and optimise service and costs.
• Maintain planning systems and master data, including product profiles and lifecycle management.
• Perform monthly forecast cleansing using local market insights and partner with Demand Analysts for data accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, NPI, Demand Analytics, and Customer Service.
• Conduct monthly forecast reviews with Demand Analysts, addressing exceptions and adjusting forecasts.
• Enhance statistical forecasts by integrating market intelligence, customer insights, promotions, and demand drivers.
• Lead demand planning for new product launches, refining forecasts with data and stakeholder input.
• Manage phase-in/phase-out planning aligning with milestones, listings, and relaunches.

Coordinate promotional demand planning with Sales and Supply Chain to include promotional volumes.

Support S&OP by identifying risks, aligning forecasts cross-functionally, and providing data insights.

Use Forecast Value Add analysis with Demand Analysts to improve forecasting.

Drive excess and obsolete inventory reduction with local stakeholders to optimise stock and reduce waste.

Your Profile

• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Forecasting, or S&OP environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, challenge assumptions, and drive informed decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with planning systems and demand forecasting tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

At Beiersdorf, we see you as a person – far beyond your title or role. Our goal is to provide the flexibility and support you need for your professional and personal success through our work environment. That is why we have a lot to offer!

• We offer a competitive salary along with an annual bonus (subject to conditions). 
• Defined contribution pension
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Life assurance
• Critical illness
• Discounts on products
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (buy & sell holiday)
• Free head office parking

At Beiersdorf, we believe that every individual brings unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths that deserve to be valued and celebrated. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to be themselves, thrive in their role, and work in ways that enable them to succeed. Through flexibility, understanding, accessibility, and meaningful support, we aim to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, heard, and able to reach their full potential.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process to support you.