Are you an analytical supply chain professional who can turn data, market intelligence and commercial insights into reliable demand forecasts? We are looking for a Demand Planner Central & Eastern Europe to strengthen our Supply Chain organization.
In this role, you will develop SKU-level forecasts, lead monthly demand reviews and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Planning. Using SAP IBP and statistical forecasting methodologies, you will help improve forecast accuracy and align customer demand with operational capabilities.
The Demand Planner is responsible for supporting the sales forecasting process for an assigned region, ensuring the development of accurate and actionable demand plans at the SKU level. This role leverages historical sales trends, market intelligence, and cross-functional input from Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other key stakeholders to generate reliable forecasts that support business objectives.
The Demand Planner collaborates closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution teams to communicate demand forecasts and align operational plans through the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The role is also responsible for monitoring forecast performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending adjustments to improve forecast accuracy and inventory management.
In addition, the Demand Planner plays a key role in the development and execution of Mid-Year Plans (MYP) and Annual Operating Plans (AOP), ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market expectations.
This role operates a hybrid working pattern with 4 office days and 1 day working from home per week.
5-8 years in a demand planning or related area working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
BS/BA in a business or math related discipline
Fluent written and verbal English
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products and services worldwide. Our Mission is to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services. Throughout the company, there is the recognition that Hollister is unique, not only as an independent, employee-owned company but also in its Mission and its commitment to The Immutable Principles on which the company was founded.
Through a shared affirmation that every human being has dignity and intrinsic value, the focal point of everything we do at Hollister is people. At Hollister, we realize that each person who uses our products and services is on a distinct, and often challenging, life journey. In every aspect of what we do, the overriding goal and commitment is to make a difference in that journey.
The Immutable Principle of Dignity of the Person means that we believe in the intrinsic dignity of every individual, independent of any differences. This principle is the foundation of our value system and drives our commitment to inclusion.
Integrity is at the heart of how we do business at Hollister, and throughout the company, there is an unwavering conviction that the ethical way is the only way to conduct our business.
The Immutable Principle of Service, to our customers and to each other, inspires us to strive for unconditional customer satisfaction; serving with humility, compassion, and perseverance.
The Immutable Principle of Stewardship inspires Hollister Associates to act as guardians of the company – ensuring that Hollister will continue to be independent, employee-owned, and faithful to its Mission of making a sustained and meaningful difference in the lives of people around the world.
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Medical devices sold in the EU are marked with CE symbol or CE 0050 symbol as appropriate. For more information, see www.hollister.com.
