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Supply Chain Management Demand Planner (E-store)

Samsung Electronics
The Netherlandsfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Dec 2024

About the role

Position Summary

Are you a strategic thinker with a talent for managing and optimizing supply chain operations, driven by data and insights? As our Supply Chain Management Demand Planner, you'll be at the heart of forecasting, reporting, and analyzing supply chain and sales activities. Your insights will drive exceptional sales performance and ensure customer satisfaction. Thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace challenges, and make a tangible impact on one of the world’s leading brands. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help shape the future of Samsung!

Role and Responsibilities

How you make a difference

As a SCM Demand Planner, your primary responsibility is to maintain accurate sales forecasts, align supply and demand, and ensure sufficient stock availability to meet sales demands. You will play a vital role in driving sales for the assigned product portfolio while adhering to company policies and optimizing supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the stream of our Mobile products (which consists of Smartphones, Tablets, Notebook, Watches and Accessories)
  • Maintain communication with internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Manage customer inventory and sell-out data, proactively analyzing it to prevent issues and spot opportunities
  • Control SCM KPIs to meet targets and present updates during weekly Supply Chain meetings (Stock fulfillment rate, Sellout forecast accuracy, Sellout achievement, Aging inventory rate)
  • Play a vital role in the supply chain process by analyzing data that influences purchases at the factory.
  • Check sell-out results vs. forecast regularly, updating forecasts based on current stock, sales trends, promotions, and other factors.
  • Reporting on SCM performance to internal stakeholders
     

Your team

In this role, you’ll join a motivated and professional team dedicated to driving results. Our team includes 3 Category Managers and 2 skilled SCM Demand Planners, including yourself. Together, we focus on optimizing and managing our product portfolio to achieve strategic goals.
 

You’ll also work closely with a parallel team overseeing a different product group. Regular collaboration ensures the exchange of insights, joint problem-solving, and smooth vacation coverage, fostering alignment and shared success across teams.

Skills and Qualifications

What are your assets
As an SCM Demand Planner, you bring strong analytical skills, a talent for stakeholder management, and a collaborative mindset. Your ability to interpret data, communicate effectively, and foster teamwork ensures accurate forecasting and seamless coordination. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, you drive continuous improvement and contribute to collective success.

We also request:

  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Minimal 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role with proven track record in demand forecasting and knowledge of sales and logistic processes.
  • A good command of the Dutch and English language at a professional level
  • Skilled in using MS Office (Excel) and you are familiar with SAP. Knowledge of PowerB1 & Power Query is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation & benefits package to reward you for your work in supporting our company to grow. Including health insurance, 100% reimbursed by Samsung, 6% personal contribution to pension and an internet allowance of €29.42 per month.
  • Bonus system where you can earn an extra monthly salary per quarter.
  • A position for 36-40 hours a week.
  • 25 vacation days + Good Friday and the possibility to buy 5 extra vacation days.
  • Telephone from Samsung with unlimited calling and 10GB data, within the EU and a Laptop of Samsung.
  • Working hybrid with at least 3 days in the office, so you can optimize your workflow and enjoy the best of both worlds.
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