Demand Planning Manager

Company DescriptionAUTODOC is a technology company with a leading e-commerce platform for vehicle parts and accessories in Europe. Founded in 2008 in Berlin, we are now 5,000 people from 68 nationalities, collaborating to make mobility easy and sustainable. By placing technology at the core of everything we do, we manage to serve customers in 27 European countries in 23 languages. In 2022, AUTODOC achieved sales of over 1,1 billion euros; stocks 5.2 million products, processes around 50,000 orders per day with over 6 million active customers.
Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!Job Description

At Autodoc, the Demand Planning Manager plays a key role in shaping a smooth and efficient supply chain. This position is all about optimizing inventory, improving forecast accuracy, and ensuring the right products are available at the right time. As part of our dynamic supply chain team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by enhancing efficiency and driving continuous improvements in our demand planning processes. If you thrive on data-driven decision-making and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you!

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts for multiple time horizons, collaborating with cross-functional teams and refining models to enhance accuracy.
• Utilize data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and data modeling to extract insights and refine forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional consensus activities, working closely with data center operations, supply chain teams, and other stakeholders to understand demand drivers.
• Develop and manage efficient tools, processes, and communication channels to drive effective demand forecast consensus.
• Dive deep into forecasting models to identify risks and opportunities, negotiating with demand and supply owners to resolve constraints.
• Define and own the Demand Forecasting Accuracy metric.
• Continuously improve demand forecasting and planning processes, optimizing accuracy and efficiency.

​ Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and deliver cross-functional projects
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and data modeling tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Master's degree or MBA in Supply Chain/Operations or related field.
• Experience with supply chain planning software and advanced analytics tools.
• Previous experience in the automotive or e-commerce industry.
• Multilingual proficiency for effective communication in a global context.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
• Fast growing international company with stable employment
• Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday
• Mental Wellbeing Program – providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
• Free English and German language classes
• Referral Program with attractive incentives

Join us today and let’s create a success story together!