RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE
Forecasting Demand
- Provide the markets reliable ‘unemotional’ and ‘unpolitical’ baseline; focused on the full horizon of 0-24 months at monthly level buckets, including guidance and support to markets on ‘where to focus to make a difference’
- Own the integrated demand plan for assigned distributor markets (Sell‑in / Depletions / Inventory context). Drive ‘no or low touch forecasting’ by setting the right parameters for exception-based planning.
- Drive for execution, consolidate market intelligence, and commercial inputs into a single demand proposal. Continuous improvement of the demand planning process, challenge the status quo and drive new initiatives.
- Gather, analysie and organize external data to ensure demand plans reflect key drivers: promotions, events, innovation launches, and market‑specific dynamics.

Collaboration & Communication




- Work with global CoE on strategic forecast improvement projects and system enhancement opportunities and ensure alignment with general and regional planning standards, templates, and calendars.
- Act as the primary planning interface for Commercial, Finance, and Market Supply Chain.
- Translate commercial inputs into planning implications and clearly articulate risks, assumptions, and scenarios.
- Lead S&OP; (Sales and Operations Planning) monthly performance rhythm by providing impactful and clear insights in demand drivers for the region and the commercial team.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY
Analytical Thinking​
- Ability to interpret complex data sets​
- Take the right decision based on facts and figures​

Demand Forecasting Expertise​
- Proficiency in forecasting techniques and tools (e.g., time series, regression)​
- Experience using demand planning software (SAP BI, HANA, IBP etc.)​
- Deep understanding of depletions‑based planning, inventory dynamics, and distributor behaviors

Business Acumen​
- Knowledge of

📌 Demand Planner CoE (Barcelona)
🏢 Bacardi
📍 Barcelona