Join Thai Union Germany – A Global Leader in the Seafood Industry
Thai Union is a globally recognized leader in the food industry, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Operating in more than 12 countries with a workforce of over 44,000 employees, we proudly market our products under trusted brands such as John West, Petit Navire, Mareblu, and King Oscar.
In Germany, Thai Union Germany plays a key role in the development and commercialization of premium seafood products. We uphold the highest standards in food safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a:
Demand and Inventory Planner OEM – Germany and Eastern Europe
Demand Forecasting
-Oversee the development and communication of OEM demand planning (DP) forecasts and demand reviews.
-Ensure alignment of OEM sales forecasts with commercial stakeholders.
-Coordinate forecasts in conjunction with product launches, discontinuations, and both internal and external supply chain disruptions.
-Lead and organize the preparation of key S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings.
-Maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
-Serve as the expert user of the FuturMaster demand forecasting tool.
-Coordinate the implementation of actions identified during forecast validation meetings.
-Prepare and manage the Demand Review calendar for Western Europe.
-Collaborate closely with the Global Demand Management team to ensure the implementation of best practices and to achieve forecast accuracy targets.
Product Availability & Inventory Management
-Manage the availability and inventory of non-compliant finished goods; implement corrective actions in collaboration with Sales and Customer Service teams.
-Regularly review and assess inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
-Participate in S&OP Consensus meetings to address medium- to long-term planning issues.
-Monitor daily operations to identify and resolve potential issues such as stockouts, overstocks, or shipment delays, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
-Lead the monthly management process of non-compliant inventory in coordination with central planning, finance, and sales.
-Make data-driven decisions regarding material procurement (e.g., cans).
Education:
-Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline is required.
-A combination of equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience:
-2–4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Management, or a Supply Chain-related function.
Languages:
-Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English and German is required.
-Knowledge of an additional European language is a plus.
Tools & Systems:
-ERP: SAP
-Forecasting & Planning Tools: FuturMaster, Manugistics (or similar)
-MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
-Experience with analytical and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
