We are looking for a Senior Demand Planner to join European Demand Planning team. As the senior demand planner for your portfolio, you will partner closely with Commercial Teams, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Divisional Planning to deliver an accurate, unbiased demand plan that supports business growth, customer service, and inventory optimization.You will play a key role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process, providing actionable insights, leading cross-functional discussions, challenging assumptions, and driving continuous improvement across planning processes and capabilities.Lead the monthly demand planning process, facilitating cross-functional alignment and driving consensus on key assumptions, risks, and opportunities.Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Divisional Planning teams to develop a robust, data-driven demand forecast across the short-, mid-, and long-term planning horizons.Challenge forecast assumptions through data analysis, market intelligence, statistical insights,



and business judgment to improve forecast quality and reduce bias.Proactively identify demand risks and opportunities, develop scenario analyses, and recommend mitigation plans to support informed business decisions.Monitor and drive improvements in forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and other planning KPIs through root cause analysis and structured action plans.Act as a trusted business partner by translating complex demand trends into meaningful insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across demand planning processes, systems, and governance using Lean, Kaizen, or other operational excellence methodologies.Champion best practices in demand planning, supporting capability development across the European planning organization.Mentor and provide guidance to Demand Planners or less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and promoting planning excellence.Collaborate with manufact

📌 Temporary Demand Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Ecolab
📍 Barcelona