Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
The role As a Demand Planning Specialist, you will drive the S&OP Process where you will work closely with our customer development (sales force), marketing, and sourcing unit teams to build an integrated volume and sales plan where you will participate in coordinating the delivery of the results and make shifts on the forecast based on consumption or business need changes, and hence will manage all downstream supply chain operations. What you'll be responsible for Prepare strategic and ad hoc analysis. Monitor and evaluate KPI’s. The process includes identifying gaps, recommending and implementing actions to improve performance in key areas. Review & maintain Demand and Supply forecasts for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function. Use and maintain the Demand Planning tools: Excel Files, Power BI, RapidResponse and SAP. Proactive and Self-motivated to follow up or chase with multiple teams for pending information. Reconcile significant variances to discuss during sales and marketing assumptions. Interact with a collaborative and consensus approach with Sales, Marketing and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for alignment meetings & reviews, focused on understanding demand forecast drivers. Work with Initiatives and Marketing groups to size promotional and new launches forecasts. Coordinate and collaborate in S&OP meetings. Establish strong collaborative relationships with category and customer sales team. Interact with internal stakeholders. Orchestrate the implementation in country of the new Demand Machine Learning tool. We're looking for someone who Holds a Master’s degree (Engineering, Business, or similar), with some exposure to FP&A or forecasting-related activities being a plus. Has a strong performance track record and is highly disciplined. Is proficient in Power BI, PowerPoint, and Excel (intermediate to advanced). Is familiar with systems such as SAP, ERP, or planning tools (e.g., APO, RapidResponse). Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and non-verbally. Is able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and manage different priorities. Adapts quickly to change and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Works well under pressure, managing complexity and tight deadlines. Is analytical, proactive, and has strong problem-solving skills. Understands FMCG dynamics and customer structures. What you'll get Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market-competitive pay and performance-related rewards Flexible ways of working Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work Time off to rest and recharge Ongoing learning and development opportunities Hybrid work model (2–3 days working from home per week) 4 weeks of Flex Work per year: Opportunity to work fully remotely for an entire week Restaurant card and canteen service in our offices Private health insurance option, with Magnum covering 40% of the policy cost Pension plan Wellhub (Gym & wellbeing platform) access Flexible working hours Friday intensive working hours And much more!
Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
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Additional Information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.