Demand Planning Manager EMEA

The organisation

‘Winning with people’: that’s the essence of the Aalberts way. And winning is what Aalberts Industries does. With 16,000 valued employees worldwide, spread across four divisions, Aalberts Industries continues to grow strongly. These divisions are market leaders in their niches, delivering innovative total solutions to a global customer base.

This position is part of Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, where the most advanced integrated piping systems are engineered for the distribution and control of liquids and gases across key verticals. Aalberts IPS is an international organization with energetic employees who are determined to deliver the best integrated piping system. Their products contribute to energy savings and a more sustainable future. That’s how Aalberts makes a sustainable impact.

Recruitment Consultant Martin Dröge: ‘In previous assignments, I have had the pleasure of recruiting professionals for Aalberts Industries. What always strikes me is that Aalberts offers the best of both worlds: the power, professionalism, and scale of a large corporation, combined with entrepreneurship and short lines at the local level. Initiative is appreciated, and personal development is encouraged. Candidates I previously placed are always eager to tackle new projects and challenges with rolled-up sleeves’.

To realize the ambitions of this global player, we are exclusively searching for a Demand Planning Manager EMEA for Aalberts IPS.

The position

As Demand Planning Manager EMEA you will lead the demand forecasting and planning process across the EMEA region. You play a crucial role in ensuring supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction, and alignment with strategic business objectives. You will work closely with sales, finance, product management, and supply chain to ensure optimal alignment and continuous improvement.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead the monthly demand planning cycle, including statistical forecasting, consensus meetings, and alignment with commercial teams.
• Analyze historical sales trends, market intelligence, and promotional plans to develop robust demand forecasts.
• Optimize demand planning tools and systems (GAINS).
• Initiate and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement in demand planning.
• Connect demand planning with supply chain to steer supply planning and inventory management.
• Report to senior management on forecast performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Support SIOP processes with timely and accurate demand input.

Candidate profile

To be successful in this role, you bring a strong background in demand planning and supply chain management. You thrive in dynamic environments and know how to prioritize effectively. We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field, and has at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills, is proficient in Excel, Power BI, and planning systems (GAINS is a plus), and communicates confidently with stakeholders.
• Is independent, resilient under pressure, and familiar with multi-market environments, preferably with experience in industrial sectors or FMCG and knowledge of EMEA market dynamics and forecasting models.

Note: only candidates with work permit for the Netherlands can be considered for this role.

The offer

A challenging role in an international environment with ample opportunities for development and growth within the IPS division and beyond. Employment conditions are excellent, including a competitive base salary, an attractive profit-sharing scheme, a solid pension plan, and 34 vacation days.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the link below.

After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible to answer any questions from both sides. From there, we will schedule a (digital) introductory meeting to get a better picture of your background, personality, and ambitions. Subsequently, we will schedule a first meeting with the client in the short term, where you will get a comprehensive picture of the organization, the team, and the key stakeholders.

Martin Dröge will guide you through to the signing (and beyond) of the contract with your new employer!