Demand Planning Manager

Having a history of more than sixty years, in
Athenian Brewery
we operate towards brewing a better world. We are driven by passion for our consumers and customers & care for our people and the environment, while enjoying life & daring to dream and pioneer.

We are looking for a highly analytical and commercially savvy
Demand Planning Manager
to lead our
Demand Planning Function
. This role is critical in ensuring accurate forecasts, aligning with commercial strategies, and driving continuous improvement across planning processes. You will collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to deliver reliable demand plans that support business growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Generate and update demand plans by combining statistical and commercial forecasts (NPIs, promo plans) in collaboration with Commercial and other stakeholders.
• Create accurate statistical forecasts, incorporating, seasonality, trends, and demand drivers.
• Integrate customer and consumer behavior into demand plans; challenge assumptions when necessary. Provide insights on the financial impact of demand planning performance.
• Generate and discuss alternative scenarios on the demand plan for the S&OP process.
• Coordinate and monitor demand planning processes, ensuring alignment with supply planning and commercial activities.
• Initiate and implement improvements to demand planning processes and support Total Productive Management (TPM) initiatives.
• Track and analyze KPIs such as forecast accuracy and bias; identify and drive improvement opportunities.
• Deliver clear and accurate reports on demand planning performance to enable strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate the demand review meetings and actively contribute to the rest of S&OP meetings and discussions.
• Lead the Demand Planning team to achieve departmental objectives.

Requirements

• Holds of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 5-8 years' relevant experience. Preferably experience in Commercial (e.g. trade marketing, customer service) and/or Planning and/or CS&L roles.
• Experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced industry will be a plus.
• Project management skills.
• Valued FuturMaster or JDA Demand Planning background.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of demand planning and S&OP (preferably experience on statistical models for Demand planning).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the commercial and supply chain processes.
• Ability to manage and lead teams to excellent performance.
• Ability to influence, establish and maintain collaborative partnerships.
• Fluent in English and Greek.

What We Offer

• A dynamic role with high visibility and strategic impact within a leading FMCG organization.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven working environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including exposure to best-in-class planning practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to be part of an organization that genuinely invests in its people and promotes a culture of belonging and equal opportunity.

We believe our people are the heart of the company, so we do our best to empower and develop them. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all

If you are looking for a new challenge to advance your skills and career in a great working environment, we invite you to be part of our organization