Demand Planner

Job description:

GR. SARANTIS S.A. is one of the leading Companies in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sectors with leading brands such as SANITAS, NOXZEMA, BIOTEN, CARROTEN, LANES, AVA, STR8, ORZENE, TUBOFLO, WASH&GO, BIO-OIL, CLINEA, etc.

At Sarantis Group, our ETHOS reflects the way we work and grow together. Guided by customer focus, collaboration, resilience, and high-quality decision making, we create an environment where people are supported to develop, contribute, and lead to win.

We are seeking to recruit for the Demand Planning Department a Demand Planner, who enjoys problem solving, has a can – do attitude, likes business optimization, and wants to be part of a dynamic team.

Key responsibilities

• Develops and maintains demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the demand planning process
• Reviews historical sales trends, identifies key demand drivers, prepares and validates forecast data, develops statistical forecasting models, and evaluates forecast performance
• Collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing and Finance to integrate commercial insights and market information into the demand plan, ensuring all forecasts reflect current and accurate inputs
• Provides input to Supply Planning for inventory strategy, including ongoing items, new product launches, and product phase-outs, supporting informed decision-making
• Ensures alignment between the unconstrained demand forecast and supply capabilities, proactively identifying gaps and communicating risks
• Acts as a central point of communication regarding availability risks between supply planning and commercial teams
• Prepares and distributes reports relevant to the demand planning process, supporting visibility and continuous improvement
• Supports the Demand Planning Manager in recurring tasks and ad-hoc analytical needs
• Supports Logistics operations to monitor order fulfillment and stock availability, and to resolve operational issues that impact service levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain or any other equivalent
• Master’s degree or MBA will be considered as an asset
• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant position, preferably in the FMCG sector
• Excellent command of English language
• Very good knowledge of MS-Office, with emphasis on Excel
• Good knowledge of E.R.P systems (ie. SAP). Experience planning software (ie. SAP APO / IBP, Entersoft, Manugistics) will be considered as an asset
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking, with proven ability to deal with complex data and analytics
• Teamwork and collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within an international environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• A modern and collaborative working environment.
• Hybrid working model.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Sarantis Group is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements.