QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or integrated business planning, ideally within the medical device or healthcare sector.
• Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of best practices in supply chain management.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and drawing actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with demand planning software is a plus.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across departments.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certification in supply chain or forecasting is preferred.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Demand Planning Manager to join our team in Heerlen. In this key role, you will lead forecasting and planning efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate demand forecasts, optimize inventory levels, and support business growth across multiple markets and sales channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement effective demand planning strategies to forecast product needs across various markets and distribution channels.
• Collaborate with teams in Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to gather insights and align on forecast assumptions.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to identify patterns and improve forecast accuracy.
• Partner with the Product Lifecycle Management team to support the introduction of new products and manage the phase-out of existing ones.
• Work with the Supply Planning team to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize product shortages, and reduce excess stock.
• Create and present reports and performance metrics to monitor forecasting accuracy and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market changes, and competitor activity to proactively adjust forecasting strategies.