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Overview

The Demand Planner for the Eurasia region will be responsible for developing and managing the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forecasts spanning 0 to 24 months by brand and SKU. This role entails coordinating inputs from sales, marketing, and other partners to produce a comprehensive demand plan, which includes reviewing and adjusting short-term demand at SKU and location levels. The planner will then provide finalized plans to supply planners and revise forecasts based on feedback.

Key Contributions

Support the demand management cycle of Integrated Business Planning for assigned categories and contribute to strategy discussions.
Facilitate collaboration between commercial and operational teams, enhancing communication to achieve business KPIs.
Own the forecast compilation process, handling both short-term weekly plans and longer-term forecasts beyond three months.
Work alongside statistical modelling teams to generate forecasts and oversee the demand planning tools.
Conduct root cause analysis to improve forecast accuracy and service levels, communicating insights to leadership.
Monitor shipment plans across Eurasia and manage changes related to Biscuits & Sugar & Snacks categories.
Lead regular demand review meetings for Stans & Mongolia markets, ensuring consolidated oversight at brand level for Eurasian countries.
Track Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA) and bias performance at cluster and category levels.
Verify alignment of sell-in plans against production availability at brand level.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics in fast-moving consumer goods or similarly dynamic environments.
Experience working within IBP/S&OP frameworks, capable of influencing cross-functional teams to optimize planning processes.
Advanced proficiency in demand forecasting tools (preferably SAP APO) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling).
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI; experience with statistical software like R or Python is advantageous.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communicator and effective team player.

Additional Skills and Attributes

Strong negotiation and consensus-building capabilities among diverse stakeholders.
Cultural sensitivity with an ability to build relationships across various Eurasian markets.
Proactive mindset focused on continuous process improvement and team development.
Leadership skills to mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment.
High sense of responsibility and ownership, complemented with strong organizational skills and strategic perspective.

Role Context and Reporting

This position reports to the DP&F Manager for Eurasia and collaborates closely with the broader Customer Service & Logistics function, encompassing order-to-cash, logistics operations, and co-packing activities. Countries primarily covered include Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Mongolia, with occasional project involvement in Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus.

Relocation and Equal Opportunity

There is no relocation support provided for this role. Mondelēz International is committed to equal employment opportunities and considers all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Contact and Support

If support is needed during the application or interview process, candidates are encouraged to contact the recruiter.

Demand Planner - Eurasia Region

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