Lotus Bakeries, Milan
The Demand Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts for all US brands to support supply chain planning and ensure product availability. By analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights, the Demand Coordinator plays a key role in aligning demand with supply.
This role is responsible for managing the planning portfolio, overseeing inventory levels, maintaining accurate forecasts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize service levels while minimizing waste and obsolescence. By combining strong analytical skills with effective communication, the Demand Coordinator drives forecast accuracy, improves planning processes, and supports seamless execution across brands, customers, and supply chain partners.
The key responsibilities include:
Create and maintain demand forecasts in SAP IBP for all brands (Biscoff, Annas, BEAR).
Analyze historical sales data, event impacts, promotions, seasonality, and new launches to refine forecasts.
Challenge and validate sales inputs, providing insights to improve forecast accuracy.
Monitor and track forecast-related KPIs, including accuracy, bias, and budget adherence.
Planning & Strategic Insights
Conduct strategic analyses to recommend parameter or master data adjustments. Provide input on forecast adjustments based on customer-level or SKU-level trends. Support the team by preparing reporting decks and dashboards for internal leadership and corporate stakeholders. Lead improvement initiatives that increase forecast accuracy, service levels, and efficiency while reducing waste.
Systems, Tools & Projects
Leverage SAP IBP forecasting and dashboard capabilities to create ad-hoc analytical reports and tools. Manage interactions between IBP and SAP by sourcing the correct plants, ensuring accuracy for replenishment coordinators. Support system enhancement projects, such as implementing Statistical Forecasting or IBP Supply.
Profile
Experience: Bachelor’s degree 2-4 years of supply chain experience, at least 2 years in retail demand planning or forecasting You must identify with our Lotus Values (team spirit, open dialogue, passion) Strong verbal and written communicator with good technical understanding of supply chain Strong organizational and analytical skills Able to handle multiple priorities Strong analytical skills with advance proficiency in Excel Experienced with demand planning tools, SAP IBP is a plus Detail oriented, flexible, team player, ability to work in fast pace, changing environment About the Company
Lotus offers a clear growth path, both for the company and for individuals. The organization, functions, and job content are evolving continuously, providing new opportunities for growth and development. If you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small moments of happiness every day, meet our people, discover their unique skills, and get excited to join them in a great work environment.
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Experience: Bachelor’s degree 2-4 years of supply chain experience, at least 2 years in retail demand planning or forecasting You must identify with our Lotus Values (team spirit, open dialogue, passion) Strong verbal and written communicator with good technical understanding of supply chain Strong organizational and analytical skills Able to handle multiple priorities Strong analytical skills with advance proficiency in Excel Experienced with demand planning tools, SAP IBP is a plus Detail oriented, flexible, team player, ability to work in fast pace, changing environment About the Company
Lotus offers a clear growth path, both for the company and for individuals. The organization, functions, and job content are evolving continuously, providing new opportunities for growth and development. If you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small moments of happiness every day, meet our people, discover their unique skills, and get excited to join them in a great work environment.
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