Demand Manager Europe (M/F/d)

Elementis | Supply Chain | Demand Manager Your new role

Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company, with over 1,300 employees working at 23 locations across the globe. They create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of their customers’ products and make a positive change in the world. Elementis is establishing a new office and modern laboratory in Porto, Portugal. They offer exciting roles in Research & Development, Human Resources, Finance, Logistics, Customer Service, Regulatory/Product Stewardship, Sales & Marketing, providing a diverse range of opportunities to grow and make an impact. Most of the roles are regional or global. As the Demand Manager for the Europe region, you are responsible for leading and optimizing the Demand Planning function and processes. Your core accountability lies in driving and enhancing demand plan performance for the region, which will enable key business decisions. You play a pivotal role in shaping the company's success and competitiveness by ensuring accurate demand inputs, aligning supply chain operations with key business drivers, and supporting strategic projects.

Your new role : Drive and Improve demand plan performance by tracking and performing root cause analysis of forecast error and bias at various levels of detail. Lead the Demand Planning function and processes for all Business Units in Europe. Maintain any system parameters and/or forecasting process enablers. Facilitate and lead the Demand Consensus Meetings regionally ensuring business input and participation. Ensure the accuracy of demand inputs into ERP and overall SIOP process. Enable the demand plan process to support the AOP and 3Y with attention to key business drivers. Support any strategic projects, as necessary. Engage in the S&OP process, supporting the Sr. Manager, Regional Supply Chain in leading and developing the presentations and meeting reviews within the organization

What you'll need to succeed : BA/BS college degree or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a demand planning role, preferably most recently at the senior level. APICS or other Forecasting Certification preferred. Strong communicator at all levels with specific experience presenting to C-suite. Fluent in English, any other language welcomed.

This position will have a hybrid regime with a minimum of 3 days in the office. Whilst this role will be based at the Porto Hub, there will be occasions where you may be required to travel to other Elementis sites. 1030533

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