
Manager Demand and Supply Chain
- MegaGroup Logistic Services B.V. (Veghel, Netherlands)
- Megagroup Logistics Services Poland Sp. z o.o. (Dąbrówka, Poland)
+1 more- €80,000 - €100,000 per year
- Operations
Job description
Purpose of the role
As Manager Demand & Supply Planning, you play a key role in optimizing our integrated planning processes across regions. Your focus is on aligning demand, supply, and financial objectives to support customer satisfaction, healthy inventory levels, and operational efficiency. You will lead the development and implementation of a robust Integrated Business Planning process, fostering collaboration across sales, marketing, procurement, operations, and finance.
In this role, you manage a team that oversees the entire value chain—from supplier to customer. The goal: ensure optimal stock availability to meet customer needs while avoiding excess inventory.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Lead and develop the planning team
Build towards a High Performance Team (HPT)
Integrated Business Planning Process Ownership
Design and implement the Integrated Business Planning process across regions and at group level
Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning cycle, covering demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory, financial integration, and executive approval
Maintain planning models and reports aligned with business objectives
Chair Integrated Business Planning meetings to ensure cross-functional alignment
Demand Forecasting & Planning
Work closely with sales and marketing to gather and analyze demand data
Create accurate demand forecasts reflecting market trends and seasonality
Identify risks and opportunities, and propose solutions to balance supply and demand
Supply & Inventory Planning
Align supply planning with demand forecasts in collaboration with operations and procurement
Develop inventory strategies to maintain service levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Improve lead times, supplier collaboration, and supply chain resilience
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Track key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and delivery performance
Use data to drive continuous improvement in the Integrated Business Planning process
Foster a culture of ownership and operational excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Act as a key link between commercial, operational, and financial teams
Present Integrated Business Planning outcomes and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Integrate the planning process with long-term strategic and financial planning
Job requirements
What You Bring
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent is a plus
Experience
5+ years in supply chain planning, demand management, or Integrated Business Planning leadership
Proven success in leading cross-functional planning processes
Skilled in forecasting tools, ERP systems, Excel, and/or BI tools
Skills & Competencies
Analytical thinker with strong data interpretation skills
Excellent communicator and team leader
Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
Deep knowledge of inventory management, forecasting techniques, and Integrated Business Planning or Sales & Operations Planning
Familiarity with supply chain optimization tools (e.g., SLIM4, SAP APO, Kinaxis)
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