Join Mondelēz International as a Demand Planner in Mechelen, Belgium, for a full-time, fixed-term opportunity until December 31, 2027. You will develop 0-24-month IBP forecasts, manage the demand planning tool, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the future of snacking.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment, preferably in food or dynamic industries.
Experience within an IBP/S&OP environment.
Strong analytical mindset with data analysis and forecasting skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Data Analysis: Perform root-cause analysis for key service issues, forecast error, and bias to continuously improve plans.
Demand Forecasting: Develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and SKU level, managing short-term weekly plans and long-term forecasts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with commercial, operational, sales, and marketing teams to improve communication and support business KPIs.
Potential transition routes: People from supply chain analyst or inventory planner roles may bring strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration skills, alongside meeting the required IBP experience.
Job description
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
Please note that it is a fixed-term opportunity until 31st of December 2027.
You will develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level. You will coordinate, challenge and influence building block with input from sales, marketing and other partners. In addition, you will review the disaggregated short-term demand plan, which includes SKU/location mix and weekly pacing. Finally, you will provide the finalized detailed demand plan by SKU to supply planners and adjust it based on feedback from supply planners or commercial teams.
How you will contribute
You will:
Contribute to the demand management cycle of the integrated business planning (IBP) process for your categories and to strategy and structure discussions
Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs for their families
Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast (three or more months)
Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting
Participate in the integrated business planning process and manage the demand planning tool
Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias, and share output with appropriate leadership
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment, preferably in food or other fast moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint
Experience within an IBP/S&OP environment
Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on priorities and improving the plan
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player who can work with many other functions on a daily basis
Please note that it is a fixed-term opportunity until 31st of December 2027.
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
This role offers a great opportunity for professional development within a leading global snacking company. You will gain hands-on experience in demand forecasting, cross-functional collaboration and supply chain processes, with room to grow your career within Mondelēz International.
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
Job specific requirements:
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Strong analytical mindset – approximately 80% of the role involves data analysis, forecasting and generating insights
Ability to translate data into actionable insights and effectively share them with stakeholders
Comfortable with frequent short-term changes and able to adapt quickly
Travel requirements:
Limited travel, estimated at less than 10% of overall working time annually.



The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
What makes working at Mondelēz International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance each day, to put a smile on people’s faces. We are the world’s leading maker of chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum with outstanding brands like Alpen Gold, Oreo, Milka, Yubileynoye and Halls.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
