Demand Planner Belux

Our culture is built around three pillars:

We embrace agility and innovation. We are empowered to challenge the status quo, take calculated risks, and continuously improve the way we work.

We treat each other, our communities, and our partners with care, respect, and inclusiveness.

We embody an entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of our work and driving sustainable growth for the future.

Enrich local forecasts with market insights, focusing on the short-term horizon (0 to 4 months).

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to continuously improve forecast quality.

Analyze market volumes and adjust forecasts by channel where necessary.

Own and drive the demand planning process for the BeLux market.

Lead demand discussions and provide meaningful insights to support business decisions.

Ensure robust demand plans for business unit leadership reviews.

Track forecast performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Support Portfolio & Product Lifecycle Management with local market insights.

Maintain high-quality historical data to strengthen forecasting accuracy and predictive analytics.

Act as the voice of demand within the business unit.

Build strong relationships with commercial and supply chain stakeholders.

Lead demand reviews within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Challenge assumptions and forecasts using data-driven insights.

Influence stakeholders to reach consensus and alignment on demand plans.

Clearly communicate forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and business impacts.

Coordinate with CoE demand planners on exceptions and major impacts.

Integrate promotions, campaigns, and market events into forecasts.

Measure and analyze forecast uplift resulting from promotional activities.

Evaluate business risks and opportunities associated with commercial initiatives.

You are an experienced Demand Planning professional with a strong analytical mindset and a proven ability to translate data into business actions.

You have hands-on experience developing forecasts, influencing stakeholders, and driving alignment across commercial and supply chain functions. You are confident challenging assumptions, navigating ambiguity, and taking ownership of the demand planning agenda.

You thrive in cross-functional environments and understand how demand forecasting impacts the broader supply chain and business performance.

Proven experience in Demand Planning and demand forecasting.

Experience owning or significantly contributing to demand planning processes.

Experience participating in and driving discussions within the S&OP process.

Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and demand drivers.

Ability to challenge and improve forecasts through data and market insights.

Experience with planning systems such as SAP BI, SAP IBP, HANA, or similar tools.

Ability to interpret complex datasets and identify actionable insights.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Advanced Excel skills.

Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.

Understanding of sales, marketing, and financial drivers of demand.

Ability to balance commercial opportunities with operational realities.

Strong stakeholder management skills.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Ability to influence decision-making through fact-based recommendations.

Confidence working with and challenging senior commercial stakeholders when required.

Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.

Quick decision-making in dynamic business environments.

Ability to adapt forecasts based on changing market conditions.

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering results.

Fluent English (required).

Clear and engaging communicator, able to simplify complex insights.

Strategic, creative, and solutions-oriented thinker.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action.

Open to feedback, transparent, and results-driven.

Collaborative team player who inspires and motivates others.

Takes ownership, demonstrates accountability, and drives outcomes.

This role is specifically focused on Demand Planning. We are looking for professionals with hands-on experience in demand forecasting, ownership of demand plans, stakeholder influence, and participation in the S&OP process. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Production Planning, or Logistics Planning may not have the Demand Planning expertise required for this position.

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Competitive Pay Package

Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

Retirement/Pension Plan

Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.