demand planning specialist

Location Arad, Romania

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

• Responsible for forecasting and inventory planning to ensure optimal product availability.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to translate business strategies into demand forecast.
• Analyze and interpret data trends to evaluate demand potentials and risks.
• Prepare detailed reports on demand forecasting insights, and present findings to management to support decision-making processes.
• Utilize advanced statistical methods to analyze historical sales trends and research demand drivers.
• Monitor accuracy of forecasts and their assumptions, and make necessary adjustments to models based on changing market conditions.
• Review historical sales trends, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Continuously improve forecasting techniques, methods, and approach.
• Interact frequently with peers and customers to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Understand and master the company's demand planning software for effective use.
• Perform root cause analysis and make recommendations based on defined performance metrics.
• Support supply chain related initiatives and take active participation in cross-functional teams.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• Experience as a Demand Planning Specialist and Sales scheduling.
• Deep understanding of demand forecasting and inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective collaboration and data reporting.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and strategic problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req16897.

HELLA Romania S.R.L.
Gabriella Mihaly

Zona Industriala Vest Str III nr 1