Syngenta Group

agriculture

DemandPlanner

Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Demand Planner at Syngenta Group. Skills: Demand Planning, S&OP, Forecasting, Data Analysis. Steering the demand planning process for Western Europe. Ensuring forecasts are accurate”

What You'll Achieve.

forecasts are accurate; inventory levels are optimal; strategic decision-making is supported by reliable data; drive continuous improvement

Industry & Context.

agriculture
Problems you'll solve

translate complex data into clear insights; well-founded recommendations; analyzing variances

Eligibility Requirements

willing to travel approximately 15–20% of your time, Company laptop and phone

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field, Minimum of 3 years' experience in demand planning, supply chain or commercial operations, proven experience in S&OP processes, Advanced knowledge of Excel, Advanced knowledge of SAP (ERP/IBP), Advanced knowledge of Power BI or Tableau, The ability to translate complex data into clear insights and well-founded recommendations, communication skills to connect and convince diverse stakeholders – from local to global, A structured way of working, maintaining overview in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines

Nice to Have

experience with AI-driven forecasting, APICS (CSCP, CPIM) certification, ISM (CPSM) certification

What You'll Do.

Steering the demand planning process for Western Europe

Ensuring forecasts are accurate

Ensuring inventory levels are optimal

Supporting strategic decision-making with reliable data

Leading the monthly demand review process

Coordinating alignment between commercial

marketing and supply chain teams

Developing 5-year plans

Leading and coordinating monthly and annual forecast cycles

Monitoring forecast accuracy in SAP

Analyzing variances to drive continuous improvement

Proposing improvement initiatives

Facilitating the Western Europe demand review process

Providing analytical support to commercial and marketing teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate alignment between commercial, marketing and supply chain teams; Connect and convince diverse stakeholders; Bridge the gap between different teams and interests

Communication Scope

communication skills to connect and convince diverse stakeholders

Full Job Description

About Syngenta At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all. Feeding billions of people starts with one crucial question: how much do we need, where and when? As a Demand Planner at Syngenta Seeds, you are the one who answers that question. You translate commercial insights and market data into reliable forecasts, steer Sales & Operations Planning(S&OP) processes and ensure that supply chain and business are always aligned. A role with real impact, for someone who combines analytical sharpness with strategic overview. Accountabilities As a Demand Planner, you are responsible for steering the demand planning process for the Western Europe Commercial Unit. You ensure that forecasts are accurate, inventory levels are optimal and that strategic decision-making is supported by reliable data. You lead the monthly demand review process and coordinate alignment between the commercial, marketing and supply chain teams. Together with stakeholders, you develop robust 5-year plans that connect to Syngenta's global strategy. You are the link between data and decision-making. In practice, your work includes: * Leading and coordinating the monthly and annual forecast cycles Western Europe, in line with global S&OP guidelines * Monitoring forecast accuracy in SAP and analyzing variances to drive continuous improvement * Reporting on KPIs and proactively proposing improvement initiatives * Facilitating the Western Europe demand review pr

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