Title:  Demand Planner Benelux - 6-month secondment

In today's dynamic business environment, the Demand Planning role plays a crucial part in ensuring accurate and efficient forecasting. This hybrid position, based at our Zaventem office, involves managing, enriching, and owning the total forecast within the Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) system for a 0–18-month horizon. Effective communication in English is essential for success in this role, which offers a blend of in-office and remote work over a 6-month secondment starting on November 1st, 2024.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing 

• Supporting The Local Team – You will assist in the local demand planning and forecasting process, preparing and generating forecasts, while enhancing and finalizing short-term projections.
• Forecasting – You will be responsible for managing demand planning forecasts, conducting regular reviews with stakeholders, and updating the forecasts as needed.
• Business Partnering - Helping to drive consensus within the cross-functional team (Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales and Finance) on monthly S&OP volumes + presenting these volumes and their drivers to local management.
• Data - Collecting essential market data from cross-functional teams to develop S&OP volume proposals, while identifying and supporting improvements in processes and KPIs.
• Non-Performing Inventory - In collaboration with the local IBP team, you will be responsible for developing preventive and mitigation plans to reduce penalties and Non-Performing Inventory, while providing the Benelux business with visibility on the impact of supply vs. demand risks.

We’re Looking for Someone With 

• University Degree or equivalent, preferably in a quantitative field (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field)
• Expertise in Demand Planning process including best practices, technologies, processes, procedures and tools
• Experience working in a shared service, process driven or service center environment for a multinational organization, working with colleagues internationally
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office - with an Excel advanced level
• You speak English (Dutch or French is a plus)

What’s Next 

 
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. 

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@Kellanova.com 

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information. 

Get to Know Us 

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Squares, Special K, Tresor, Frosties, among others. 

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. 

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work. 

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.   

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