Demand Planner

**Portfolio Business**_:_** Huber Engineered Materials

Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) is a portfolio of global mid-sized specialty chemical and mineral businesses within J. M. Huber Corporation. HEM is organized into three strategic business units as follows: Huber Advanced Materials, Huber Specialty Minerals and Huber AgroSolutions.

Huber AgroSolutions is a global provider of plant nutrition and crop productivity solutions. Operating in over 90 countries, we bring together cutting-edge science, decades of experience, and industry-leading education to empower sustainable agricultural growth.

Our trusted portfolio includes globally renowned brands such as Miller, Biolchim, Cifo, Ilsa, Florimo, and KelpGrow, reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality.
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Purpose of Job**:

- The purpose of this role is to develop, lead, and manage the demand planning process for the HAS (HuberAgro Solutions) European-based businesses.- The role supports and facilitates the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by delivering a 24-month consensus forecast and also contributes to the annual budgeting cycle.
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Main Responsibilities**:

- Forecasting & Demand Planning- Drive the monthly forecasting process for HAS Europe, maintaining a rolling 24-month forecast.
- Monitor forecast changes, document underlying business assumptions, and analyze trends.
- Communicate key forecast updates to Supply Planning and assist Commercial teams in reviewing and updating forecasts.
- Compare forecasts against prior month, year, and budget; analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and perform lag analysis.
- Support the business by transitioning from informal to formalized, statistical based processes.
- Restate historical data as needed to improve forecast accuracy.
- Support demand planning for NPD, product transitions, distribution changes, and slow/obsolete inventory analysis.- Integrated Business Planning (IBP)- Prepare monthly consensus reports for use in the IBP process.
- Organize local/regional review meetings to align on forecast and build to SBU consensus.
- Help implement a formal IBP process aligned with the Oliver Wight framework.- Tools & Systems-
- Utilize Oracle Cloud Supply Chain tools (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S\&OP Cloud, EPM Cloud).
- Develop interim Excel-based tools during the transition to Oracle Demand Planning Cloud.
- Support system rollout as sites migrate to Oracle.- Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing-
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, Commercial, Supply Chain, Ops, and Finance.
- Collaborate with global teams across North America, South America, and Asia.
- Share best practices to standardize processes across the HAS platform.-
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Requirements & Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Business, or a related field.
- 7-10 years of experience in S&OP, IBP, demand planning, or materials management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience as a superuser of Oracle Demand Management Cloud, with the ability to maintain data integrity across Oracle Demand and ERP systems.
- Solid business acumen, with an understanding of customer segmentation, market dynamics, and key commercial drivers.
- Strong analytical skills and a high level of comfort working with complex data.
- Fluent in both English and Italian.
- Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Skilled in presenting insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
- A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive initiatives forward independently.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- ASCM CPIM certification is a plus.
- Experience with Oracle Demand Management Cloud is an advantage. Ready to make an impact? We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and the flexibility of a hybrid work model, all while empowering you with possibilities for professional development in a cross-cultural setting.