Demand Planner

ppHuber Engineered Materials (HEM) is a portfolio of global mid-sized specialty chemical and mineral businesses within J. M. Huber Corporation. HEM is organized into three strategic business units as follows: Huber Advanced Materials, Huber Specialty Minerals and Huber AgroSolutions. /p pHuber AgroSolutions is a global provider of plant nutrition and crop productivity solutions. Operating in over 90 countries, we bring together cutting‑edge science, decades of experience, and industry‑leading education to empower sustainable agricultural growth. /p pOur trusted portfolio includes globally renowned brands such as Miller, Biolchim, Cifo, Ilsa, Florimo, and KelpGrow, reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality.b This position can be fully remote. /b /p h3Purpose of Job: /h3 pThe purpose of this role is to develop, lead, and manage the demand planning process for the HAS (HuberAgro Solutions) European‑based businesses. /p pThe role supports and facilitates the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by delivering a 24‑month consensus forecast and also contributes to the annual budgeting cycle. /p h3Main Responsibilities: /h3 ul liForecasting Demand Planning /li liDrive the monthly forecasting process for HAS Europe, maintaining a rolling 24‑month forecast. /li liMonitor forecast changes, document underlying business assumptions, and analyze trends. /li liCommunicate key forecast updates to Supply Planning and assist Commercial teams in reviewing and updating forecasts. /li liCompare forecasts against prior month, year, and budget; analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and perform lag analysis. /li liSupport the business by transitioning from informal to formalized, statistical based processes. /li liRestate historical data as needed to improve forecast accuracy. /li liSupport demand planning for NPD, product transitions, distribution changes, and slow/obsolete inventory analysis. /li liIntegrated Business Planning (IBP) /li liPrepare monthly consensus reports for use in the IBP process. /li liOrganize local/regional review meetings to align on forecast and build to SBU consensus. /li liHelp implement a formal IBP process aligned with the Oliver Wight framework. /li liTools Systems /li liUtilize Oracle Cloud Supply Chain tools (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, SOP Cloud, EPM Cloud). /li liDevelop interim Excel‑based tools during the transition to Oracle Demand Planning Cloud. /li liSupport system rollout as sites migrate to Oracle. /li liBuild strong cross‑functional relationships with Sales, Commercial, Supply Chain, Ops, and Finance. /li liCollaborate with global teams across North America, South America, and Asia. /li liShare best practices to standardize processes across the HAS platform. /li /ul h3Requirements Qualifications: /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Business, or a related field. /li li7–10 years of experience in SOP, IBP, demand planning, or materials management, preferably in a manufacturing environment. /li liProven expertise in statistical forecasting methods such as Winter’s Method, Holt Exponential Smoothing, and Croston’s, with a strong track record of applying these to improve forecast accuracy. /li liExperience as a superuser of Oracle Demand Management Cloud, with the ability to maintain data integrity across Oracle Demand and ERP systems. /li liSolid business acumen, with an understanding of customer segmentation, market dynamics, and key commercial drivers. /li liStrong analytical skills and a high level of comfort working with complex data. /li liFluent in both English and Italian. /li liExcellent facilitation skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Skilled in presenting insights and recommendations based on data analysis. /li liA proactive, self‑motivated mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive initiatives forward independently. /li liCapable of managing multiple priorities and making sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment. /li liProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. /li liASCM CPIM certification is a plus. /li liExperience with Oracle Demand Management Cloud is an advantage. /li /ul pReady to make an impact? We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and the flexibility of a hybrid work model, all while empowering you with possibilities for professional development in a cross‑cultural setting. /p pIf you are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, and our HR Team will get back to you shortly. We look forward to exploring how we can work together. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr