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Job Description:
Help shape tomorrow by turning insight into impact across global markets
About Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro is a leading technology ecosystem and global marketplace that helps businesses transform and thrive. With a presence in more than 50 countries and the power of a world‑class digital platform, we connect technology manufacturers, resellers, and solution providers to create real impact. At Ingram Micro, we believe in shaping tomorrow—by empowering innovation, enabling growth, and building a more inclusive, connected world through technology.
How this team drives our success
Our EMEA Demand Planning team sits at the heart of Ingram Micro’s commercial engine. By translating market signals, customer insights, and vendor strategies into accurate demand plans, the team ensures that the right products are available at the right time, across diverse markets. Working closely with sales, supply chain, vendors, and country organisations, Demand Planning plays a critical role in driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction across the region.
As Demand Planner, EMEA, you will own demand forecasting and strategic alignment for a defined category portfolio across the EMEA region. This is a highly collaborative, commercially driven role with direct impact on performance metrics such as COGS and forecast accuracy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define and maintain accurate demand forecasts at SKU and country level, aligned with business priorities and growth strategies
- Deliver budgeted and target Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) outcomes
- Continuously improve forecast accuracy, minimising variance and enhancing financial predictability
- Partner closely with Supply Planning teams to ensure demand and supply are tightly aligned
- Coordinate sales forecasts with vendors, category managers, country organisations, and key customers
- Facilitate proactive, ongoing communication to adjust forecasts based on market dynamics
- Collaborate with Business Development, Vendors, and Marketing on new product introductions and growth initiatives
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of forecasting processes and ways of working across EMEA
What you bring to succeed
- 3–5 years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a similar commercial planning role
- Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage
- Experience working in regional, multicultural environments
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar analytics tools are a plus
- A strong analytical, data‑driven mindset with high attention to detail
- Curiosity and motivation to build deep product and market knowledge
- Collaborative working style and confidence engaging diverse stakeholders
- Willingness to travel within EMEA approximately once per quarter
Why Ingram Micro is the place to grow
At Ingram Micro, your career is truly yours to shape. We offer a global platform where ambition is supported, ideas are valued, and development is continuous. From world‑class learning and certifications to leadership programs, mentorship, and clear career pathways across demand planning, vendor strategy, and commercial leadership, we invest in your long‑term success. Join us and be part of a culture that rewards imagination, encourages courage, values diversity and inclusion, and empowers you to make a real impact—today and tomorrow.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years experience in demand planning, forecasting, or similar role
- Fluency in English
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience in regional, multicultural environments
Ingram Micro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ingram Micro and has not been reviewed or approved by Ingram Micro.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests bonus eligibility is common and commission structures can lift total earnings in sales roles. Pay is described as solid and reliably on time in many contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the health offering is comprehensive, with multiple medical options including a copay-only plan and an HSA plan with employer funding. Wellness programs, pharmacy support, and an EAP reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement support includes a 401(k) with company match and automatic savings features. This provides a structured foundation for long-term savings.
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What We Do
Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead.
