Demand Planner

Join to apply for the Demand Planner role at The Magnum Ice Cream Company. Key Responsibilities Analyzes and generates weekly, monthly and long‑range forecast based on baseline trending, marketing & sales initiative, market trends and external risks/opportunities. Generates per depot per SKU forecast based on historical splits and growth projections. Generates sales analytics reports with the help of technology (FEU, PowerBI) and presents relevant information to stakeholders for decision‑making purposes. Leads Demand Review Meeting to align 4‑18 months demand with CD, Brand and Planning with clear assumptions on baseline, NPI, promotions, cabinet deployment, etc. Generates long‑range forecast for long‑term capacity planning both in factory and. Leads Weekly Forecast Meeting to align with stakeholders on short‑term latest view forecast, identify risks and opportunities to maximise demand. Ensures forecast accuracy of >69% and bias of +/-3%. Ensure volume/value disconnect of 2.0% FY. Collaborates with FG, Materials and CD team to accurately forecast depletion of phased‑out SKUs up to depot level to maintain high case‑fill and zero out business waste risk. Collaborates with outbound logistics in improving and developing new distribution network to deliver best‑in‑class CCFOT and achieve lowest cost to deliver. Ensures integrity of the SAP, FEU and Kinaxis master‑data file through timely data maintenance of finished goods item codes (active, inactive, NPIs). Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Management Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics At least 2 years experience in Demand Planning Familiar with SAP functionalities and well‑versed in PowerBI Must have a full understanding of the Demand Planning tools and KPIs With leadership skills to drive cross‑functional departments Strong stakeholder engagement Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent in Data Analytics Comfortable handling large amounts of numeric data Service oriented attitude Able to adapt to changes quickly The Magnum Ice Cream Company is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace and welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr