Head of Demand Planning & Supply Chain

About the role

The Head of Demand Planning & Supply Chain leads the Sales Planning & Supply Chain Operations team, ensuring accurate demand forecasts and efficient supply execution across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Create, maintain and continuously improve the demand forecast.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Operations to gather data and align supply plans with demand.
• Oversee inventory, transportation and warehousing to guarantee timely delivery of goods.
• Integrate demand and supply planning with production schedules to meet business objectives.
• Drive efficiency and cost‑effectiveness throughout the supply chain.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM or CSCP) are highly beneficial.
• Strong understanding of the automotive industry and its product lifecycle.
• Several years of experience in demand planning and supply chain roles, preferably within automotive.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and continuous‑improvement methodologies.

Required skills

• SAP APO
• Oracle Demantra
• ERP software
• Microsoft Excel
• Data analysis tools
• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma methodology