Forecast Planning Specialist

Company DescriptionWho we are?JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee.

At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea. We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth. We’ve worked hard to build an open, collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We also believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. When you grow, we grow, and coffee & tea grows. Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILY!Find out more at https: //careers. jacobsdouweegberts. com/Job DescriptionYou’ll be part of the Supply Chain Planning Transformation team– an international, supportive group where we strive for mastery, grow and win together.

As Forecast Planning Specialist, your mission is to support planning transformation by championing local statistical demand forecasters in optimizing forecast accuracy, insights and autonomous planning. We’re counting on your smarts and your people skills to make it happen. You’ll play a key role in implementing our ambitious planning transformation roadmap. What You’ll OwnSupport Deployment: Assist in deploying the global planning transformation in local Market & Sales units, including testing functionality, prepare data & forecast models, and providing support during dry runs and hypercare. Training and Support:

Train new key users and statistical forecasters in creating accurate demand forecasts using statistical and AI methods within the OMP advanced planning system . Continuous Improvement: Optimize OMP demand forecasting models by leveraging historical sales data, market trends, promotional plans, and other relevant factors. Support statistical forecasters in their weekly and monthly processes to drive forecast accuracy & insights. Collaboration and Leadership: Lead the global key user community of statistical forecasters, and drive continuous improvement of demand forecasting processes & OMP usage. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to optimize data input for demand planning models & insights.

QualificationsWe’re looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a drive for improvement —someone who takes ownership, isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and knows how to bring real value to the table. You’ve got experience in Demand Forecasting, you are tech-savvy and thrive in fast-paced environments. You’re a team player who brings people together and while experience matters, we’re more interested in who you are and the energy you bring. We’re not into long lists of “must-haves,” but here’s what would definitely be a plus:

Master or Batchelor degree in Supply Chain or Data Science5+ years of hands-on experience in demand planning and forecasting, preferably with OMP or within another digital / AI-driven planning systemStrong problem-solving abilities & communication skillsIf this sounds like you, we’d love to meet!Additional InformationAt JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

Opportunity to build professional experience in a global company in the FMCG industrySupport, training and an extensive onboarding programBenefits such as private medical care, private pension scheme, life insurance, sports card, language courses and moreUnlimited access to the best coffeeYour application at JDE Peet'sIf you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

The future of work is hybrid, with both office and home playing an important role. At JDE Peet's, we value meeting colleagues in the office to unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea together and we enjoy our focus time when working from home. Join us and you will experience both. Because it’s amazing what happens over a cup of coffee.