Demand Planning Specialist

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to ensure the development of reliable, company-aligned sales forecasts by integrating data from multiple departments and analyzing market trends. Key Highlights: 1. Integrate commercial, marketing, and supply information for demand forecasting. 2. Analyze sales trends and consumption patterns. 3. Develop analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement. At Sumol Compal, we nurture a dream: to turn every day into an opportunity to make life more flavorful. We are the market leader in non-alcoholic beverages in Portugal. Our core activities include the development, management, production, marketing, and distribution of unique and innovative brands. We are looking for a **Demand Planning Specialist** for **Carnaxide, Lisbon.** Join us! **YOUR CHALLENGE** Reporting to the **Demand Planning and Product Information Management Department**, the successful candidate will assume the following responsibilities: * Ensure the development and maintenance of a single, consolidated, reliable, and company-aligned sales forecast, serving as the foundation for supply chain planning. * Ensure alignment between business units and operations by integrating commercial, marketing, and supply information, as well as relevant external factors affecting demand forecasting. * Analyze sales trends, consumption patterns, and market behaviors to develop appropriate demand forecasts for different products and channels. * Monitor sales performance and adjust forecasts to support efficient inventory management and service-level targets. * Monitor, analyze, and share key performance indicators related to sales forecast accuracy. * Develop analytical support for decision-making and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes. **WHAT MAKES YOU THE IDEAL CANDIDATE** * Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or related fields; * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar roles; * Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for data processing and interpretation; * Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI (preferred); * Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills; * Critical thinking, attention to detail, and orientation toward continuous improvement; * Ability to work collaboratively and interact across diverse business areas. More than an ideal CV, **we seek individuals who embody our values**: if you are dynamic, creative, empathetic, team-oriented, resilient, results-driven, and customer-focused, we are confident you will make a difference. **WHY CHOOSE US** You will have the opportunity to join a Portuguese company with over 80 years of history and leadership in the non-alcoholic beverage market in Portugal. We are a *house of brands*, deeply committed to our values and focused on building a sustainable future—because tomorrow matters. We offer competitive compensation aligned with your responsibilities, including objective-based bonuses, plus a comprehensive benefits package covering health and wellbeing, highly attractive communication packages (including equipment purchase options), special employee pricing for our brands, and a nationwide network of partner discounts and advantages.