Demand Planning Executive
Key Skills
Job Description
As a Demand Planning Executive, you are a part of our diverse and dynamic team of approximately 25 planning professionals. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of products and ensuring the right balance between product availability and inventory investment across our EMEA business. We collaborate closely with factories, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service while maintaining healthy inventory levels. What will you do? Working within an integrated Demand & Supply Planning environment, you will develop and maintain demand forecasts, monitor inventory levels, and review production plans to ensure customer needs are met while supporting business objectives. You will analyse trends, monitor KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and take proactive action to maintain an optimal stock position. You will own the planning process for your product portfolio, assisted by our supply chain ERP tools, historical data, market intelligence, promotional activities, product lifecycle developments, and commercial insights to create an accurate view of future demand. Collaborating closely with our various stakeholders will allow you to proactively identify potential supply or inventory issues, assess business impact, and drive appropriate actions to resolve them. Success in this role requires someone who enjoys working with data, can think ahead to understand the wider impact of decisions across the supply chain, and is motivated to continuously improve both results and processes. You will ideally have Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions. Comfortable working with numbers and managing complex datasets. Accurate, organised and results-oriented, with strong attention to detail. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and planning systems. Ability to prioritise, take ownership and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions and cultures. Employment Conditions Home working policy which includes partial home working and a home working budget. Learning paths, unlimited access to e-learnings and plenty of opportunities for (international) growth A sustainable employability program that ensures that you are able to perform your job not only now but also in the future. Furthermore, you will get 25 holidays plus 7 ADV days, a travel allowance, and a pension scheme.
Core Responsibilities
Manage demand planning for a product portfolio by developing forecasts, monitoring inventory, and reviewing production plans to balance customer availability with inventory investment. Analyze trends and KPIs, identify supply and inventory risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and improve planning outcomes.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. Candidates should be fluent in English and have strong analytical, Excel, ERP, planning, organizational, decision-making, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Partial Home Working
- Home Working Budget
- Learning Paths
- Unlimited Access to E-Learning
- International Growth Opportunities
- Sustainable Employability Program
- 25 Holidays
- 7 ADV Days
- Travel Allowance
- Pension Scheme
About Ricoh Nederland
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Ricoh Nederland is a global leader in digital office solutions and IT solutions, contributing to the success of businesses in every corner of the world. Ricoh Netherlands HQ is based in 's-Hertogenbosch. Ricoh Netherlands also has 16 local Ricoh Document Centers.