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You’re passionate about efficient supply chain processes, you think data-driven, and you want to drive real impact projects in a fast-paced environment? Then you’re exactly who we’re looking for! As Head of Demand Planning & Forecast Management, you take full end-to-end responsibility for precise, agile, and scalable demand and production planning at IronMaxx — becoming a key driver of our international growth strategy.
In this role, you lead a Planning & Ordering team, work closely with Sales, Procurement, Product Development, and Production, and ensure that our supply chain becomes smarter, faster, and more efficient every single day.
Your skillset - as strong as our protein
* Completed degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a comparable field.
* Several years (7+) of experience in Demand Planning / Forecasting / Supply Chain (ideally in FMCG / Food / E-Commerce).
* Confident handling of ERP and planning tools (e.g. SAP Business One, Streamline) plus strong analytical and Excel skills.
* Several years in leadership responsibility and team coordination.
* Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way of working.
* High affinity for process optimization, data, and KPIs.
* Very good English language skills.
Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus
Operational Excellence
* Ownership of creating, enhancing, and maintaining accurate forecasts, demand plans, and production plans.
* Close collaboration with Sales, eCommerce, Finance, and Product Development to ensure precise demand alignment.
* Efficient use and continuous improvement of our demand-planning tools (e.g., SAP Business One, Streamline) to increase forecast accuracy.
* Steering of material planning, production planning, and supply chain processes across all stages.
* Monitoring production progress, delivery status, stock levels, and potential bottlenecks.
* Analysis of forecast deviations, derivation of corrective actions, and implementation of sustainable improvements.
* Ensuring smooth material and product flows through close coordination with all internal interfaces.
* Managing and coordinating suppliers — including contract handling and proactive communication.
* Supporting projects focused on efficiency, cost optimization, and process improvement within the supply chain.
Strategic Development
* Expansion and optimization of company-wide planning and sourcing processes.
* Active contribution to IronMaxx’s international supply chain and procurement strategy.
* Further development of the demand-planning strategy based on market trends, seasonality, and technological innovation.
* Creation of scenario analyses and business cases in collaboration with Sales, eCommerce, Finance, and Management.
* Identification of risks, opportunities, and optimization potential across the entire supply chain.
* Participation in cross-functional projects related to process optimization and the implementation of new technologies.
Leadership & Team Empowerment
* Functional and disciplinary leadership of a cross-functional Planning & Ordering team.
* Establishing transparency, ownership, and high-performance structures within the team.
* Acting as a sparring partner for Management, Sales, Procurement, and Product Development.
* Responsibility for budget, KPIs, performance monitoring, and reporting of relevant metrics.
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