Demand and Supply Network Planning Manager

 

 

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Role: Temporary, 2 years 
Location: Bucharest, Romania 
Reporting to: Business Planning & Analysis Manager for the Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria cluster

 

 

Demand & Supply Network Planning Manager - Bulgaria 

 

 

We’re seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven professional to lead demand forecasting and inventory management for the Bulgarian market. This role is pivotal in aligning commercial strategies with supply chain execution, ensuring product availability while minimizing write-offs and inefficiencies.

 

You’ll collaborate with Marketing & Sales, Finance, Logistics, GBS, and Global Supply Chain to support optimal inventories planning, finished goods initiatives’ planning & deployment, avoid stockouts & write-offs, track performance, support local and global reporting and integrate internal & external insights into proper forecasts.  

 

Position:

 

As a Demand & Supply Network Planning Manager, you will: 

• Develop accurate monthly sales and production forecasts, incorporating market insights, product launches, portfolio initiatives and cross-functional inputs from all key stakeholders 

• Create volume scenarios and backup plans to meet business goals 

• Monitor sales, stock, and market performance to identify risks, opportunities, and required adjustments 

• Manage national finished goods inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient turnover 

• Coordinate production and supply flows with factories, Customer Service, and Global Supply Chain, including purchase orders and tax stamp management 

• Provide analytical insights to support decision-making and performance reviews 

• Maintain and standardize demand and supply planning processes across the RoMoBu cluster, in line with Global standards 

• Collaborate closely with Logistics to optimize deliveries, stock management, and product launches

 

Requirements: 

 

Education: University degree in a technical or economic field 

Experience: 3+ years experience in planning / supply or demand / data-driven & planning-focused commercial roles, or similar

Language: Proficient in English & Romanian (spoken and written), additional languages are a plus

Other skills and knowledge:    

• Capability to pivot from topline view to details in order to achieve the objectives 

• Stakeholder & project management skills, prioritization & strategic scheduling 

• Forecasting & Demand Planning capabilities 

• Scenario Planning & Risk Management: preparing for market volatility and supply disruptions 

• Good understanding of commercial business models, portfolio, distribution model, sales operations & promotional strategies 

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel; BI knowledge represents a plus) 

• Strong understanding of SAP (IBP knowledge represents a plus; ERP understanding) 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills 

 

What to expect:

 

• Positive team culture and an environment where your ideas are valued