(Senior) Specialist Demand Planning

The registered office of RiGO Trading S.A. is established in the municipality of Niederanven in the Moonar business complex close to the Findel Airport. The company was launched in 2014 and employs currently more than 90 employees.

One of the company's purposes is to manage the distribution of HARIBO products to over 40 markets, including Luxembourg, as well as to duty free and retail customers worldwide. RiGO Trading S.A. also manages intellectual and industrial property rights, as well as procurement for its group companies.

Are you passionate about HARIBO and interested in making this iconic brand big in new markets? Then be part of our mission and join our international team spreading happiness around the globe. Starting as soon as possible, we are looking to recruit a skilled and passionate

(Senior) Specialist Demand Planning - Developing Countries & Travel Retail - CDD (f/m/d)

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We are looking to recruit a (Senior) Specialist Demand Planning starting as soon as possible. This position is a maternity cover and the contract is limited to a duration of 12 months. The (Senior) Specialist Demand Planning will be involved in all facets of the Demand, Supply, and Inventory Planning Operations and will be part of a dynamic and international team in a fast-growing company in Luxembourg. Depending on your professional experience, we will hire you for either a Senior Specialist or Specialist position.

Main responsibilities:

• Effectively plan the weekly / monthly demands for the assigned portfolio on an 18-month horizon
• Monitor supply plans and interact with Supply and Global Planning teams to maximize customer service level
• Assortment review based on forecast and validation of new launches in partnership with Portfolio teams
• Provide Supply Chain insights on product development and sourcing strategies
• Monitor and ensure on time supply of phase in and phase out products (launches and discontinuation)
• Monitor product availability, inventory levels and order fulfilment
• Analyze root-cause of shortages and take corrective action
• Build and improve the Demand Planning function for the BUs in scope in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Provide insights and roll-out Supply Chain Planning & Inventory management practices
• Contribute to continuous improvements of forecasts techniques
• Work closely with sales & marketing teams to gather market knowledge and improve forecast accuracy

Requested Profile:

• 2-3 years of experience in supply chain and/or demand planning
• University degree in business, commerce, supply chain or logistics
• Knowledge of Export Markets (prior supply chain experience is very valuable)
• Experience in FMCG or Food sectors is considered an advantage
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, planning and working against deadlines, attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, pro-active, structured, and quality-oriented
• Strong ability to work independently as well as a team player
• Knowledge of SAP and APO-DP would be an advantage
• Languages: English business fluent

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your complete application documents und specification of your earliest entry date, your salary expectation and the job reference number via jobs.lu

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