What we ask 

• A Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience;
• Experience with forecasting and/or supply chain/logistics, preferably in an FMCG/Food environment;
• Interest in statistics and modelling, with a willingness to understand forecasting models and their impact;
• Experience with planning tools (such as OMP), ERP systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills;
• The ability to adapt your message to different cultures and market types;
• The ability to challenge constructively while maintaining strong relationships;
• Strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset;
• A proactive attitude and a drive for continuous improvement;
• Fluent in English.

What we offer
At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

Employment benefits:

• Salary between €4500 and €5800 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role;
• A workweek of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 10% bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme;
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way);
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours;
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.

Vacancy Description:

In this role you will:

• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end demand plan across short-term (13 weeks) and mid-term horizons (18–24 months), in close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning;
• Translate business dynamics (e.g. NPDs, promotions, tenders, seasonality, and contracts) into a robust and reliable forecast;
• Challenge and refine commercial inputs by analyzing assumptions, trends, risks, and opportunities, providing clear, data-driven insights;
• Lead the weekly and monthly demand review cycle as part of the S&OP process;
• Balance demand and supply by managing constraining and allocation activities;
• Monitor and improve key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, bias, service level, and waste;
• Deliver high-quality analysis and reporting to support decision-making;
• Collaborate with supply points to ensure alignment and drive continuous supply chain improvement;
• Provide actionable insights through both periodic and ad hoc reporting;
• Contribute to and lead initiatives that translate the Supply Chain strategy into a forward-looking Demand Planning roadmap.

For thousands of people every day, we are 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. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. 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.

Within OpCo Industry Cheese, Butter, Milkpowder & Cream, the Demand Planning team supports the respective product groups and commercial teams. You will join the Industry team within the Customer Supply Chain organization, based in Amersfoort. In this role, you will work in a high energy, international environment and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.As part of one of the world’s largest dairy companies, headquartered in Amersfoort, you will contribute to making a real impact by delivering high quality nutrition to millions of people. Our purpose, “Better nutrition for the world,” is driven by passionate people and a strong belief in diversity and inclusion. We value differences in background, experience, and perspective, as they strengthen our teams and business.