Associate, Demand Planning

foodpanda, a part of the Delivery Hero Group, is a leading local delivery platform operating in approximately 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience—fast, easy, and directly to customers' doors. Delivery Hero has been publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is included in the MDAX stock market index.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop daily and weekly replenishment plans at the supplier level based on inventory parameters, actual sell-out data, and planned forecasts.
- Participate actively in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) forecast meetings and adjust forecasts accordingly.
- Calculate accurate supply plans derived from demand forecasts to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Prepare and update monthly and weekly supply planning documents and KPI reports, reflecting actual performance.
- Maintain healthy inventory levels in distribution centers and stores by managing target days of cover, availability, and shrinkage targets.
- Collaborate closely with the commercial team to refine and adjust forecast plans as needed.
- Coordinate with suppliers to align deliveries and drive fulfillment performance, ensuring timely availability of products.
- Monitor supplier-related issues and escalate concerns promptly to prevent stockouts or delays.
- Identify slow-moving SKUs and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders to prompt corrective actions.
- Detect SKUs with no inventory movement for over 28 days and flag them for review.
- Work cross-functionally to support projects, drive actions, and resolve operational challenges.
- Perform additional tasks relevant to the supply planning function as required.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
- Between 1 to 3 years of professional experience in demand or supply planning.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP, along with knowledge of SQL.
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen, with the ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and draw actionable conclusions. Attention to detail is essential.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement and optimization.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

Experience in FMCG or grocery retail sectors is advantageous, as is prior exposure to demand planning within online marketplaces or e-commerce platforms. We value individuals who thrive in dynamic environments with rapidly changing goals and who enjoy building processes from the ground up, taking ownership, and continuously improving them. At foodpanda, we are passionate about what we do and are driven to achieve our targets without compromise. If you are motivated by challenges and committed to delivering results, you will find a rewarding career with us.