Demand Planner

JM Huber Corporation

  • San Giorgio di Piano, Bologna
  • Tempo indeterminato
  • Full time
  • 17 giorni fa
Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered MaterialsHuber Engineered Materials (HEM) is a portfolio of global mid-sized specialty chemical and mineral businesses within J. M. Huber Corporation. HEM is organized into three strategic business units as follows: Huber Advanced Materials, Huber Specialty Minerals and Huber AgroSolutions.Huber AgroSolutions is a global provider of plant nutrition and crop productivity solutions. Operating in over 90 countries, we bring together cutting-edge science, decades of experience, and industry-leading education to empower sustainable agricultural growth.Our trusted portfolio includes globally renowned brands such as Miller, Biolchim, Cifo, Ilsa, Florimo, and KelpGrow, reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality.Purpose of Job:The purpose of this role is to develop, lead, and manage the demand planning process for the HAS (HuberAgro Solutions) European-based businesses.The role supports and facilitates the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by delivering a 24-month consensus forecast and also contributes to the annual budgeting cycle.Main Responsibilities:
  • Forecasting & Demand Planning
  • Drive the monthly forecasting process for HAS Europe, maintaining a rolling 24-month forecast.
  • Monitor forecast changes, document underlying business assumptions, and analyze trends.
  • Communicate key forecast updates to Supply Planning and assist Commercial teams in reviewing and updating forecasts.
  • Compare forecasts against prior month, year, and budget; analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and perform lag analysis.
  • Support the business by transitioning from informal to formalized, statistical based processes.
  • Restate historical data as needed to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Support demand planning for NPD, product transitions, distribution changes, and slow/obsolete inventory analysis.
  • Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
  • Prepare monthly consensus reports for use in the IBP process.
  • Organize local/regional review meetings to align on forecast and build to SBU consensus.
  • Help implement a formal IBP process aligned with the Oliver Wight framework.
  • Tools & Systems
  • Utilize Oracle Cloud Supply Chain tools (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S\&OP Cloud, EPM Cloud).
  • Develop interim Excel-based tools during the transition to Oracle Demand Planning Cloud.
  • Support system rollout as sites migrate to Oracle.
  • Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, Commercial, Supply Chain, Ops, and Finance.
  • Collaborate with global teams across North America, South America, and Asia.
  • Share best practices to standardize processes across the HAS platform.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Business, or a related field.
  • 7–10 years of experience in S&OP, IBP, demand planning, or materials management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven expertise in statistical forecasting methods such as Winter’s Method, Holt Exponential Smoothing, and Croston’s, with a strong track record of applying these to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Experience as a superuser of Oracle Demand Management Cloud, with the ability to maintain data integrity across Oracle Demand and ERP systems.
  • Solid business acumen, with an understanding of customer segmentation, market dynamics, and key commercial drivers.
  • Strong analytical skills and a high level of comfort working with complex data.
  • Fluent in both English and Italian.
  • Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Skilled in presenting insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
  • A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive initiatives forward independently.
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • ASCM CPIM certification is a plus.
  • Experience with Oracle Demand Management Cloud is an advantage.
Ready to make an impact? We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and the flexibility of a hybrid / remote (to be changed accordingly) work model, all while empowering you with possibilities for professional development in a cross-cultural setting.If you are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, and our HR Team will get back to you shortly. We look forward to exploring how we can work together.

JM Huber Corporation