Demand Planner

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

You will develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level. You will coordinate, challenge and influence building block with input from sales, marketing and other partners. In addition, you  will review the disaggregated short-term demand plan, which includes SKU/location mix and weekly pacing. Finally, you will provide the finalized detailed demand plan by SKU to supply planners and adjust it based on feedback from supply planners or commercial teams.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Contribute to the demand management cycle of the integrated business planning (IBP) process for your categories and to strategy and structure discussions
• Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs for their families
• Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast (three or more months)
• Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting
• Participate in the integrated business planning process and manage the demand planning tool
• Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias, and share output with appropriate leadership

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment, preferably in food or other fast moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint
• Experience within an IBP/S&OP environment
• Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on priorities and improving the plan
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who can work with many other functions on a daily basis

Job Responsibilities

Consolidate and analyze historical sales data, market trends, commercial plans, and promotions to generate an accurate demand forecast.

Coordinate monthly Demand Review meetings within the IBP process with the local market and global headquarters.

Monitor forecast performance (Forecast Accuracy / Bias) and implement corrective actions when required.

Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Finance teams to align the demand plan with business objectives.

Evaluate the impact of product launches, discontinuations, and promotional activities on demand.

Prepare reports and analyses of planning and operational key performance indicators (KPIs).

Support the implementation and updates of planning systems (SAP APO, IBP, o9 or similar tools).

Profile

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

2 years of experience in demand planning, preferably within multinational or consumer goods companies.

Strong understanding of S&OP processes and statistical forecasting methodologies.

Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems (SAP, o9).

Preferred knowledge of planning tools and ERP systems such as SAP IBP.

Key Competencies

Analytical thinking and results-oriented mindset.

Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities.

No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryMondelez México has been in the country since 1927 and currently employs 6,000 wonderful people. Our diverse portfolio includes iconic and mouth-watering global brands such as Trident, Oreo, Philadelphia, and local jewels like Clorets and Bubbaloo. We are leaders in the making of cream cheese, powdered beverages and confections—in fact, we make seven out of every 10 chewing gums consumed by Mexicans. Our growth is supported by our cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, such as our Puebla Plant and Nuevo León HUB, which are the largest gums, candies and biscuits factories in the world in terms of volume. You can buy are products in 900,000 places in Mexico. We are also home to one of the 11 technology centers Mondelez International has worldwide, a specialized gum and candy facility that places us at the forefront of innovation and development in the country and drives our purpose to lead the future of snacking. We are pioneers in the country in work-life balance practices such as extended maternity leave, open spaces, remote work and flexible working hours.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job TypeRegularDemand PlanningCustomer Service & Logistics