Job description
About us: Iconic brand, tiny company.
Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the most seminal innovators of the 20th century, Edwin Land. His motto was, “don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.” In 2008, Polaroid shuttered its last factory, but a group of diehard fans came together as The Impossible Project to save instant film. Over 10 years later that start-up acquired what was left of Polaroid and today we’re again a small group of people passionate about empowering creators to change the world in the name of Polaroid.
Job Summary
The Demand Planner role is part of the Global Supply Chain team, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain. This position supports Polaroid's monthly S&OP process by collaborating with internal stakeholders, especially the global Sales team, to update the rolling unit and revenue forecasts. The Demand Planner works with Supply Planners to ensure optimal supply plans and inventory levels worldwide.
Polaroid is committed to continuous improvement, recently implementing the new demand planning tool, Anaplan. The Demand Planner will transition demand planning processes to this tool, refine data, and enhance its use for the company's benefit, while also collaborating with the Anaplan team for further improvements.
Objectives of the role:
Contributing to achieving Polaroid’s macro goals from a Demand planning perspective.
Manage the company’s unit and revenue forecast short term (0-12m) and longer term (1-5yrs).
Own the monthly Demand planning process by analyzing, adjusting and publishing forecast updates and lead demand review meetings.
Improve forecast accuracy by pro-actively implementing lessons learned.
Improve Polaroid’s global demand planning process in Anaplan.
Contribute to yearly and quarterly budget- and goal setting.
Collaborate with supply planning and customer service team on stock allocations.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage unit- & revenue sales forecasts (short & long term) on key customer, regional and global level.
Manage conversion of aggregate inputs into item-level demand forecast.
Manage data in Demand planning tool and create/monitor forecasts in the Anaplan system.
Work on trend- and category/portfolio analysis.
Review sales- and market data against forecasts and perform corrective actions to the forecast.
Collaborate with internal Product team to implement roadmap changes in sales forecast, and provide input to improve Polaroid’s portfolio.
Collaborate with- and challenge sales team on key account forecast input.
Analyze, escalate and solve potential bottlenecks in sales forecasts.
Lead monthly Demand review meetings with internal stakeholders.
Proactively manage workload and time to meet deadlines.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business economics, supply chain, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in demand planning or a similar role, with expertise in demand planning tools (preferably Anaplan).
Understanding of ERP and demand planning tool connectivity is a plus.
Proficient in MS Office; data-driven and analytical with strong mathematical skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and proactive in seeking process improvements.
Strong collaborator and influencer across cross-functional teams; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Good grasp of inventory management.
Team player and self-starter who can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with SCM planning tool implementation is a pre.
What to expect:
This is a full-time role based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You’ll be reporting directly to the Director Supply Chain.
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