Demand Planning Manager

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers.

We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries.

Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner.

You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability.

You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals.

And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

As Demand Planning Manager, you will own the demand forecasting and IBP process for Germany, influencing key business decisions, improving forecast accuracy, and helping shape the next generation of planning capabilities in a fast‑moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive demand plans using statistical models, market insights, and historical data to support business objectives.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning and Asset Productivity teams to understand key demand drivers and integrate them into accurate demand forecasts.
• Lead monthly Demand Review meetings, ensuring alignment between demand, sales and asset productivity as part of the Integrated Business Planning process.
• Continuously improve forecast accuracy by analysing trends, identifying demand drivers, and updating forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Communicate and document forecast assumptions and changes to relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive the evolution of the demand planning strategy, adopting best practices, and collaborating with peers across regions to enhance the IBP process.
• Provide long‑term demand analysis to support Supply Chain Leadership in assessing future capacity needs and ensuring operational readiness.
• Lead and participate in projects aimed at optimizing demand planning processes, tools and systems, ensuring continuous process improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Several years experience in demand planning within a FMCG or Food Retail company.
• Proven data‑insight and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and expertise with demand planning tools.
• Ability to turn insights into a narrative and tell a compelling story.
• Strong personality with natural authority.
• Fluency in German and English is mandatory.
• Location and Work Arrangement

Remote Type: Hybrid – you may work remotely with occasional travel as required.

Skills to Succeed in the Role

• Adaptability, demand planning, empathy, experimentation, process improvement.
• Project delivery, strategic planning, taking ownership and teamwork.
• Understanding of customers.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.

We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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