Senior Demand Planner

Senior Demand Planner (m/f/d) – Munich

Salary range: €81,000 – €85,000 gross per year + benefits

A fast-growing, international e-commerce company is looking for a Senior Demand Planner to play a key role in shaping and executing its demand planning strategy across a diverse SKU portfolio.

This is a permanent, Munich-based position with strong cross-functional exposure and a direct impact on forecast accuracy, inventory optimisation, and revenue performance. You will take ownership of data-driven forecasting processes and work closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to align demand forecasts with business strategy.

What you’ll do

• Lead and own the demand forecasting process for an assigned portion of the SKU portfolio, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives

• Drive cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations by integrating market intelligence, demand drivers, and promotional strategies into forecasts

• Monitor and optimise forecast accuracy KPIs (MAPE, Bias, Rolling Forecast Error), performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable, structural improvements

• Evaluate and refine demand forecasts for seasonal events, promotions, and market shifts, ensuring alignment with revenue targets, marketing plans, and customer demand patterns

• Champion process innovation through automation, analytical enhancements, and workflow improvements to increase forecasting precision and efficiency

• Mentor and support demand planning colleagues, building expertise in advanced forecasting techniques and effective cross-functional collaboration

What you bring

• A degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

• 6+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain analytics within complex, multi-SKU and multi-region environments

• Advanced knowledge of statistical and machine learning forecasting methods (e.g. time-series modelling, multivariate regression), with strong command of KPIs such as MAPE and forecast bias

• Proven ability to design, implement, and continuously improve forecasting models and demand planning processes

• Strong Excel and SQL skills, with solid experience using BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI to create executive-level dashboards

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and mentor team members in a cross-functional environment

• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary of €81,000 – €85,000 gross per year + benefits, depending on experience

• Permanent role with long-term development opportunities

• Hybrid working model with a Munich office base

• Collaborative, international environment with strong ownership and visibility