Demand Planning Specialist

Demand Planning Specialist

Job Description:

Position: Demand Planning Specialist

Reporting to: Inventory and Supply Planning Executive

Location: Istanbul/Esenyurt

KOROZO was established in 1973 and has grown to become one of Turkey’s leading industrial powers, exporting flexible packaging and film products to around 75 countries worldwide.

Operating nine factories based in Turkey’s industrial heartlands, continuing expansion over decades has enabled us to become a global brand with a production, sales and distribution offices in the UK, Germany, France.

KOROZO has one of the largest manufacturing facilities in the Middle East and Europe with a production capacity exceeding 137.000 tons, a turnover of almost 307 million euros and employing around 2200 staff including regional offices.

KOROZO is a portfolio company of Actera Group . Actera is the largest private equity firm primarily focusing on investments in Turkey, advising funds with assets exceeding US$3.3 billion. Funds advised by Actera have generated the highest returns in the asset class from the Turkish market on a consistent basis.

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• We are looking for a team member, who will be participant Sales & Operations Planning (or Integrated Business Planning) project to enhance our supply chain and operational excellence and will take on the role of S&OP process and Demand and Supply Planner for sales channels and product categories she/he is responsible for. Work closely with sales, operations, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure demand and supply balance short-, medium- and long-term horizons.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and be responsible for the execution of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OP processes for assigned sales channels and product categories. Analyze complex numerical data to balance demand and supply scenarios across make-to-order and make-to-stock strategies, acting as a key liaison between sales and operations teams.

• Own and manage the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process with a strong day-to-day analytical focus on sales order management (order tracking, prioritization, confirmation). Continuously analyze forecast realization, identify deviations, and update short- and mid-term demand plans accordingly.

• Be responsible for Master Production Schedule (MPS) management by analytically maintaining demand–supply balance, triggering supply planning actions, and integrating quantitative supply inputs into the S&OP process.

• Develop, evaluate, and implement forecasting models, methods, and calculations; perform detailed demand analyses and actively participate in customer collaboration processes to improve forecast accuracy.

• Support and follow up integrated supply planning processes through ERP/MRP and related systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across planning platforms.

• Prepare, analyze, and present regular and ad-hoc analytical reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses to senior management to improve decision-making effectiveness within the S&OP process.

• Conduct end-to-end process and KPI performance tracking for assigned sales channels and product categories; deep-dive into numerical performance drivers to identify improvement opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize costs.

• Participate in S&OP-related continuous improvement projects with a strong analytical mindset to improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full), customer service levels, and overall supply chain performance.

• Actively contribute to digitalization initiatives related to demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning, leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytics.

• As part of the IBP process, take responsibility for demand and supply-side budgeting through detailed quantitative analysis for assigned sales channels and product categories.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain functions such as demand planning, supply planning, S&OP / IBP, and related analytical projects within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical thinking capability with proven ability to work with large numerical datasets; highly detail-oriented, results-driven, and comfortable translating data into actionable insights.

• Advanced proficiency in analytical and reporting tools such as BW, Power BI, and Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and reporting design).

• Excellent command of English (both spoken and written) with the ability to actively participate in meetings, present analyses, and communicate clearly with international stakeholders.

• Solid knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP), MRP, Kanban, and other planning tools; hands-on experience with data integration and system-based planning processes is a strong plus.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex numerical analyses to cross-functional teams and senior management.

• Proven time management skills, ability to work under pressure in dynamic environments, and flexibility to manage both operational tasks and analytical projects simultaneously.

• High learning agility, curiosity for data-driven improvement, and commitment to continuous improvement culture.

Preferences:

• Experience in Flexible Packaging, Make-to-Order (MTO), and/or hybrid production environments is an advantage.

• Experience in designing, improving, or automating analytical reports and dashboards using BW, Power BI, or similar tools is a strong plus.

Personal data collected through applications to this job advertisements will automatically be processed by Korozo in accordance with the Law Nr. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK) to carry out job application processes. You can access the Clarification Text on Korozo website for detailed information.