Demand Planner

BDR Thermea Group

. Own the demand plan and further develop the rolling demand planning process for the German market across all relevant brands .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRastede • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and bias analysis, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product management and supply chain processes. Proficient in SAP IBP Demand Planning and advanced Excel, with strong analytical skills and bilingual communication in German and English.

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Demand Planning OwnershipForecast Accuracy AnalysisSAP IBP Demand PlanningAdvanced Excel SkillsBilingual German And English

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Hard Skills

Forecast AccuracyForecast BiasStatistical ForecastingData AnalysisDemand Review ProcessBudget ConsolidationMarket AnalysisProduct Launch SupportCapacity PlanningInventory Planning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsConfident CommunicationConstructive CollaborationStakeholder EngagementDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

SAP IBPExcel

Industry Keywords

Heating MarketAir ConditioningVentilationBuilding TechnologyWholesale BusinessInstaller BusinessProject BusinessSpecifier Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the demand plan and further develop the rolling demand planning process for the German market across all relevant brands
Consolidate the statistical forecast, budget, and market and sales information into a single forecast during the monthly Demand Review
Work closely with Sales, Product Marketing, and Finance, including the financial evaluation of forecasts
Transparently present variances between the forecast, budget, and statistical plan
Integrate promotions, projects, tenders, customer developments, and market changes
Support Product Management with product launches, phase-in, phase-out, and product discontinuations
Own Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias, analyze variances, and derive improvement measures
Represent the German market in the Group S&OP/IBP process
Communicate assumptions, opportunities, and risks to the Group Supply Chain
Provide the basis for supply, inventory, and capacity planning, as well as transparency regarding demand and availability risks
Act as the local Key User for SAP IBP Demand Planning
Further develop processes, data quality, and user expertise
Leverage additional data sources, such as customer forecasts and sell-out data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience independently owning forecasting activities and working with Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias
Strong analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills
Practical experience with SAP IBP Demand Planning is preferred
Good understanding of the interrelationships between the market, sales, customers, and the Supply Chain
Ability to translate qualitative information into a robust plan
Confident presence when working with commercial stakeholders
Ability to bring different perspectives together constructively and challenge decisions based on facts
Experience working in an international matrix organization
Very good German and English language skills
Knowledge of the heating, air conditioning/ventilation, or building technology market, wholesale/installer business, or project and specifier business is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collective bargaining agreement with above-average compensation
Special payments
Company pension scheme
35-hour workweek for an ideal work-life balance
Hansefit corporate fitness program
Hybrid work arrangement