Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Belgium, Kortrijk

Our mission 🚀

In 2016, our founders wanted to feed their dogs - named Edgard and Cooper - pet food they could feel good about. The kind of food that was as good for the planet as it was for their pets. But when they couldn't find this, they decided to make their own. Now, 10 years later, our pack has over 200 employees and we are beyond proud to be part of the B Corp movement. 

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What type of breed are we looking for? 🐕

You’re a collaborative, curious planner who enjoys turning data and changing market signals into decisions people can act on. You’re comfortable moving between detail and the bigger picture, influencing with care, and bringing Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain around a shared view of demand. You stay organised, make good decisions, and take action to solve problems.

What will be in your bowl? 🥗

Working alongside your fellow Demand Planner, you’ll:

• Turn market signals into a clear demand plan. Take ownership of demand planning for your scope across operational, tactical and strategic horizons. Bring together historical sales, seasonality and insights from Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to help ensure the right products are available in the right quantities for our customers.

• Make every forecast smarter. Improving forecast accuracy will be at the heart of your role. Challenge assumptions, investigate gaps between forecasts and actual demand, and fine-tune your approach to reduce bias and better anticipate demand variability.

• Bring everyone around one plan. Prepare and coordinate monthly demand reviews with Sales as part of our PEAK (S&OP/IBP) cycle, turning data and market insights into clear recommendations and an aligned demand plan.

• Challenge the numbers behind the big moments. Work closely with Sales to review promotional forecasts, test assumptions and build realistic plans for campaigns, product launches and seasonal peaks.

• Keep demand and supply in sync. Co-lead weekly demand and supply meetings with our Supply Planner to flag risks early, work through changes and keep plans connected as demand evolves.

• Find better ways to plan. Drive improvements in forecasting methods, planning tools and ways of working. Build clear, actionable reports that help teams understand performance and make better decisions.

What skills & tricks should you bring? 🤹

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or supply chain planning.

• Relevant experience with an S&OP/IBP cycle, including demand reviews and supply planning.

• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decisions.

• Experience standardizing processes, setting KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• A proactive problem-solver, able to plan scenarios and assess risks.

• English and/or Dutch language skills.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and demand planning tools is a plus.
  

The Money Bits 🎁

At Edgard & Cooper, we want work to feel as good as a belly rub. That’s why we offer:

• Pay: See Pay Transparency below

• Benefits: Meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, cafeteria plan, 32 holidays plus the option to take an extra month off (unpaid) to recharge.

• Pet-friendly culture: Everyday is bring-your-pet-to-work day and pet food for your furry friend.

• Be more dog: Life is too short for rubbish work environments so get ready for fun team activities and a paid volunteering day.

• Flexibility: Option to work from home, plus one month per year to work from wherever makes you happiest.

• Wellbeing and growth: Gym access at Cottonpark, plus access to the wellbeing program and learning opportunities.

Pay transparency

We believe in being open about pay from the start. Every role has a salary range based on what the role involves and the Belgian market.

For this full-time role, the gross monthly base salary range is €3.450 - €4.700.

Every role comes with a bonus scheme, because when we do well together, there’s more to celebrate.

Where you land within the range depends on the experience, skills and capabilities you bring to the role. We apply the same principles consistently across candidates and consider internal equity.

Hiring Process 🕵️‍♀️

• Intro call with Bieke, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (25’)

• Competency based interview with Tijs, Operations Lead (45’)

• Final conversation with Operations Lead and IBP Manager 

Equal opportunities 🌈

We believe the strength of a Pack comes from its diversity. We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued and empowered. So no matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe in, or what your dreams are, we welcome you and look forward to receiving your application.

If your circumstances require any special arrangements at any stage of our interview process, please let us know.

Accessibility: Our HQ office and satellite sites are wheelchair accessible.