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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.
Some of your Benefits
Flexible Work Models
Health Insurance
International Opportunities
Meal Allowance
Performance Related Bonus
Milan
Hybrid Work
FHP di R. Freudenberg S.A.S.
You support our team as
DEMAND PLANNER ITALY
Responsibilities
- Plan demand for a portfolio of products, ensuring excellent forecast accuracy and timely replenishment to meet customer service targets.
- Achieve agreed KPIs such as SFD (Sales Forecast Development), ICSL (Internal Customer Service Level), and SSL (Stock Service Level).
- Continuously review and update sales and production forecasts in terms of quantity and value across different time horizons (short, mid, long-term).
- Manage replenishment by placing orders to production sites, suppliers, and co-packers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Ensure forecasting input from Sales, Marketing, and other departments (e.g., promotions, launches, delistings) is timely and reliable.
- Maintain and periodically review planning master data in SAP and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) to support accurate forecasting and appropriate replenishment strategies.
- Lead or support the monthly demand planning process and contribute to the S&OP cycle.
- Monitor deviations between forecasts and actual sales and propose corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in a consumer goods or B2B environment.
- Strong command of Excel; experience with SAP, IBP, and BI tools is a strong asset.
- Good knowledge of forecasting techniques and statistical analysis.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Very good command of English (minimum B2 level).
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-MC1
Additional Information
Margherita Codazzi