**Senior Demand Planner (Fixed Term Contract)** 6465 Supply Chain Milano, IT For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission. It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today. We strive to provide a comprehensivebenefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of our team members. As a member of Team BIC, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your physical, emotional and financial wellness. In many of our locations, we offer team members: + Competitive compensation and recognition + Hybrid work environment and flexible approach to work + Retirement and financial savings options + Well-being and mental health support + Parental leave + Physical well-being initiatives and health insurance plans + Professional development opportunities + Volunteer opportunities **Overview** : As a **Senior Demand Planner** for Italy your main mission will be to build the demand plan for the market for Stationery and Shaver categories, in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Finance. In addition, transversal responsibilities are full part of the position to develop other competencies and leadership, such as Key User or process owner. Joining BIC Demand Planning team Europe means joining a dynamic and agile team, promoting team spirit and is ready to take up challenges. **What you’ll do:** -Build a 24-months horizon Demand plan in our forecasting tool Blue Yonder, using all the data available (sales history, promotion plan, sell-out data) -Be a business partner to Sales and Marketing teams providing strong analysis on trends and challenge assumptions when relevant -Prepare and lead the monthly local Demand Review to get Top Management sign off on the Demand plan -Analyze the forecast accuracy and bias results at country/category level and propose actions to achieve and improve those KPI’s -Collaborate with Supply teams to secure product availability, with a strong focus on TOP SKUs, key promotions, and new listings **Projects you’ll work on:** -Support the transformation to IBP (Integrated Business Planning Process), improving local demand reviews, collaborating closely with S&OP leaders -Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the processes and tools -Be a process owner and/or Key user for the European team: transversal communication, challenge of the team, improvements, project management. **What we are looking for:** -You have at least 4 years’ experience within a similar position (supply chain x-functional experiences are a plus) -You have analytical skills with ability to analyze figures, challenge, draw conclusions and provide recommendations with strong business orientation -You describe yourself as structured, flexible and a team player -Bi-lingual in English and Italian. Any other language is a plus -Experience working with Blue Yonder is a plus **What we offer:** + Flexible hybrid working schedule + Diverse and inclusive work environment + Private medical plan and retirement options + Ticket restaurants + Performance related incentives and annual reviews + Well-being initiatives and continuative learning opportunities \#LI-Hybrid \#LI-EA1 BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means