Senior Forecasting Manager (All Genders)

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
Hybrid
Senior level
Pet • Retail • Social Impact
Europe’s number 1 online pet supplier
The Role
Lead end-to-end forecasting processes: monitor performance, run statistical models, produce KPI and ad-hoc reports, drive S&OP insights, standardize tools/data flows, collaborate with Demand & Inventory and Product teams, and foster continuous improvement and innovation.
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Company Description

With over 25 years’ experience, plus the same enormous passion and ambition we had on day-one, we’re trailblazers in the pet e-commerce industry. Our solutions make over 12 million customers genuinely happier – and that’s something we really care about. We work together to continually adapt; embracing change and the challenges it brings so that we can keep doing better. Join us and discover a place where your potential meets your passion for pets. That’s the power of plus.

Job Description

  • Continuously monitor and analyze forecasting performance and pro-actively initiate corrective actions if needed in close collaboration with key stakeholders – especially Demand & Inventory Managers and the Product Team.
  • Actively run the end-to-end forecasting process and translate business needs into concrete requirements for technical development.
  • Develop, maintain and present regular and ad-hoc reports on forecasting performance KPI and pro-actively uncover root causes for critical deviations.
  • Pro-actively contribute clear, actionable and relevant forecasting insights to our Sales and Operations Planning and Execution process to drive data-driven, timely and risk-aware decision-making.
  • Lead initiatives directed at standardization and simplification of the forecasting process, tools and data flows across departments.
  • Own the end-to-end forecasting process and create a positive, open-minded and collaborative environment – fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • University degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Business Administration and Supply Chain Management with clear focus on quantitative analytics
  • Proven experience with statistical forecasting models in a fast-paced environment (CPG/FMCG)
  • Ability to read and query data with SQL; Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint user; Experience with MS Power BI and Tableau is a big plus
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize processes and to drive informed decision-making
  • Being precise and pragmatic at the same time – flexibly applying methods required in the respective situation
  • Open-minded team player with an ability to present complex ideas in a simple but meaningful way
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on attitude who contributes with ideas
  • 5+ years of relevant experience gained in a forecasting role (e.g. sales/demand/SKU/inbound/outbound forecasting, data analytics, business intelligence)

Additional Information

Headquartered in Munich, with offices across Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London and Vienna, we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so you’ll be at the heart of an incredible, multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done, which means you’ll benefit from hybrid working, spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home. There’s an option to work for 20 days abroad in approved countries too.

Add to that development opportunities that help you to shape your own career path, excellent training and support, wellbeing offers, subsidised transport or bike leasing, plus 20% discount across all our products, and you’ll begin to get a sense of what sets us apart. Find out more about the specific benefits at your local office in our blog posts.

At zooplus, we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all.

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✈️ 28 Annual Vacation Days
🩺 Private Medical Health Insurance
⏰ Hybrid working model (up to 40%Home Office per month)

 

Skills Required

  • University degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management with quantitative analytics focus
  • Proven experience with statistical forecasting models in a fast-paced environment (CPG/FMCG)
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in forecasting (sales/demand/SKU/inbound/outbound forecasting, data analytics, business intelligence)
  • Ability to read and query data with SQL
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel user
  • Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint user
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI
  • Experience with Tableau
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize processes and drive decisions
  • Ability to present complex ideas simply and be a collaborative team player
  • Precise, pragmatic, entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on attitude
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The Company
HQ: Munich
1,424 Employees

What We Do

We are zooplus. With over 25 years of exclusive focus on online retail in pet supplies, we are a trailblazer in the industry. Every day, we go the extra mile to meet the unique needs of pets, delivering exceptional value to our customers with an ever-expanding range of nutritional and lifestyle products, proprietary premium food and accessory brands, expert advice, convenient services, and loyalty programs.​ Our commitment to innovation drives us as a team to lead the industry and set new standards for personalized, convenient shopping, consistently exceeding our customers' expectations. This dedication has made us the number one choice for over 12 million customers in 30 countries across Europe.​ Headquartered in Munich, Germany, zooplus employs over 1,200 people across Europe.

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