Demand Planner

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented and proactive
Demand Planner
to join our Demand Planning team, located in Athens, Greece.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting overall supply chain operations. Working closely with internal teams (Commercial, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Exports, Warehouse) and external stakeholders (carriers, co-packers), you will be responsible to ensure on-time & in-full product availability and seamless logistics operations.

What We Ask

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field (other degrees may be considered if supported by relevant professional experience)
• 2–4 years of experience in logistics, supply chain or a similar role
• Greek native speaker, fluent in English (both written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Familiarity with SAP is considered a strong asset

What We Offer

• A purpose driven organization (Nourishing by nature)
• Competitve compensation and benefits package
• Continuous career development & learning opportunities
• An international work environment that is friendly and inclusive: we are people focused and approachable
• Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that help bring better nutrition to the world
• Hybrid way of working is the new normal for us where you can combine working from home or at the office

Vacancy Description
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting overall supply chain operations. Working closely with internal teams (Commercial, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Exports, Warehouse) and external stakeholders (carriers, co-packers), you will be responsible to ensure on-time & in-full product availability and seamless logistics operations.

Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager, key accountabilities include:

• Monitor sales performance versus forecast and track related KPIs (forecast accuracy and forecast bias)
• Monitor inventory levels and product expiry dates; communicate proactively on potential issues , such as shortages or overstock
• Assign transport orders to partner carriers and ensure compliance with loading/unloading schedules
• Monitor delivery times and transport costs; pro-actively flag risks and propose mitigation actions
• Ensure continuous communication on product availability and lead times with the Commercial team, warehouse, and other internal stakeholders
• Organize and oversee co-packing activities
• Manage the exports logistics process (product availability, carrier assignment, documentation)
• Follow-up effectively on all pending issues under assigned responsibilities
• Promote and uphold safety standards across all logistics activities, to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and stakeholders

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details
FrieslandCampina Hellas dairy company is a 100% affiliate of Royal FrieslandCampina a Dutch based company. Royal FrieslandCampina provides around 1 billion consumers all over the world with dairy products containing valuable nutrients. With annual revenue of 12.9 billion euro, FrieslandCampina is one of the world's five largest dairy companies.

For thousands of people every day, FrieslandCampina is more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company.

FrieslandCampina Hellas, employing more than 430 motivated employees, holds a leading position in the Greek dairy market.

Our company offers a wide range of the highest-quality nutritional dairy products, including infant and toddler milks and creams, evaporated and high pasteurized milks, cheese, yoghurts, milk creams and butters under the brand names NOYNOY, Friso, Milner. Moreover, our company supplies the Greek HoReCa market with professional products under Frico, Debic and Barista's Gold brands.

At our company our employees are team players that seek collaborations built on trust and respect - and embrace the power of differences in order to grow together. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.