Demand Planner **_About_** **_this_** **_position_** **About this Position** At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies, and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact? **What you´ll do** + Maintain detailed item level base business forecasts in volume and value and proactively anticipate and track risks and opportunities to the forecast + Work closely with Sales and Marketing to analyze quantitative and qualitative inputs to the forecast such as trade promotion plans, competitive impacts, new item launches, and cannibalization in the development and delivery of the monthly demand plan + Lead a monthly drumbeat of meetings as part of the Sales and Operations Planning process, coordinating cross functionally between sales, marketing, finance, and operations + Improve forecast accuracy to drive improvement in KPIs such as service level and inventory carry + Originate and implement continuous improvements to the demand planning and S&OP processes + Support the company’s culture and business mission by promoting communication, teamwork, and the respectful treatment of all individuals **What makes you a good fit** + Bachelor’s degree is required (data science or relevant field) + Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel, SQL, and potentially Python/R (Power BI development a must) + Statistical modeling and knowledge of different forecasting techniques. + 2+ years of experience in a Demand Planning or similar role is required. + Excellent organizational and time-management abilities and the ability to influence and collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels. + Demonstrated leadership and process improvement skills (proven ability to identify, conduct root cause analysis and take action to fix issues) + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. + Knowledge of integrated business management processes. + SAP experience preferred. **Some perks of joining Henkel** + Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies + Diverse national and international growth opportunities + Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs + Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks + Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares + Annual performance bonus + Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer + Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services + Sick leave, paid holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more The salary for this role is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00. 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