Demand Planner

Join us as Demand Planner

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: 1UL Spain Planning Manager

Location: BCN - Vila decans

Terms & Conditions: FULL-TIME

JOB PURPOSE

This role will lead the demand planning process for the Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care categories in Unilever Spain. This role ensures high‑quality forecasts, drives an effective S&OP cycle, and partners closely with local and European teams to guarantee service excellence and optimal portfolio performance. You will be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a rolling demand plan (0–18/24 months) for both categories.

• Analyze historical data, market trends, seasonal patterns, and promotional activities to deliver a robust forecast.

• Manage baseline forecasting, promotional uplifts, new product launches, and relaunches.

• Facilitate alignment across Marketing, Customer Development, Finance and Supply Planning.

• Track and improve key KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Service Level, Obsoletes, Inventory Health.
  
  Tools & Systems:

• Use advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis Rapid Response and/or SAP APO / SAP S4.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, digital transformation, and automation opportunities.

• Support capability building and adoption of new planning tools and best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3–5 years in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP (FMCG preferred).

• Experience in managing large or complex portfolios within a matrix organization.

• Strong knowledge of Kinaxis and/or SAP (APO/S4).

• Advanced Excel skills and good understanding of statistical forecasting methods.

• Leadership and influence, especially when engaging with senior stakeholders.

• Autonomy and ownership, with the ability to prioritize and make decisions independently.

• Strong change‑management capability, comfortable working in evolving environments.

• Analytical thinking, structure, and clear communication.

• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and geographies.

Languages:

• English (Advanced) is essential due to daily interaction with factories and European hubs.

• Spanish: Professional proficiency.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.