Promise Recruitment
Job Overview
Red Bull · Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid · onsite
We are seeking a Demand & Supply Planning Manager to join our team in Madrid. As a Demand & Supply Planning Manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the consensus 18 months rolling Demand Plan for Finished Goods and VISITS at multiple levels of aggregation utilizing insights from Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
Responsibilities
The Demand & Supply Planning Manager will:
- Analyse historical sales trends and drivers to develop the Operations Forecast for S&OP meetings
- Collaborate with Sales to align demand plans and address errors
- Provide an 18-month rolling forecast for Finished Goods and VISITS
- Identify risks and opportunities, support forecasting targets, and offer insights for portfolio management
- Work with Finance and Sales to optimise SKU portfolio based on complexity and costs
- Manage the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Execution (S&OE) processes for Finished Goods and VISIT/POS items
- Generate the local Supply Plan based on the consensus Demand Plan and implement the global S&OP in local supply planning execution
- Develop and implement collaborative forecasting strategies with customers to improve accuracy and reduce costs
- Lead meetings with key customers to achieve consensus forecasts and proactively address stock issues
- Translate SKU monthly forecasts into effective supply plans, address demand and supply imbalances, and manage inventory levels
- Oversee transitions of new and phasing-out SKUs, manage 3PL rework programs, and support data accuracy and purchase price variance
- Provide rolling forecasts to Logistics and assess impacts of customer base changes
- Oversee daily management of the Demand & Supply Planning team, ensuring alignment with objectives, setting and reviewing goals, fostering teamwork and motivation, and providing regular updates
Requirements
- Engineer or Business School Graduate
- 7+ years of experience working in areas of Demand & Supply Planning, Sales forecasting
- Deep knowledge and experience in SAP – ERP & APO DP/SNP
- APICS certification is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of retail accounts operations, forecasting technology, systems, market research data, and supply chain management
- Spanish speaker, high level of English, written and spoken
- Developed problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and lead teams
- Strong communication skills (verbal and in writing)
- Ability to develop relationships with other areas of the business
- Proactive, empathetic, patient, positive attitude
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in the energy drink industry
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Travel Requirements
- Travel 0-10%
Key skills: SAP ERP, APO DP/SNP, Advanced Excel, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Sales Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, APICS certification
Job Detail
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Career LevelManagerial
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GenderBoth
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INDUSTRYDevelopment