Job Description
Demand Planning Specialist
Alcantarilla

Ready to shape the decisions that drive our business forward?

At Hero, our Customer Excellence & Demand Planning team sits at the heart of the business, connecting commercial ambition with operational excellence. As a Demand Planning Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in anticipating market needs, shaping forecasts, and helping our teams make smarter decisions that drive sustainable growth and exceptional customer satisfaction.

 

What you'll achieve

 

Shape Tomorrow's Demand

  • You will analyze market trends, purchasing behaviors, sales performance, and economic factors to build accurate demand forecasts that support business success.

 

Connect Strategy with Execution

  • You will partner with Sales, Marketing, and Sales Strategy teams to capture key market insights and translate them into reliable forecasting plans.

 

Drive Forecast Excellence

  • You will monitor forecasting performance, identify deviations, and champion corrective actions that continuously improve forecast accuracy and business responsiveness.

 

Optimize Supply & Inventory

  • You will collaborate closely with Supply teams to improve inventory management, reduce operational risks, and support cost-efficient production planning.

 

Champion Customer Satisfaction

  • You will contribute to resolving service challenges alongside Customer Service and commercial teams, helping deliver an outstanding customer experience.

 

Lead Continuous Improvement

  • You will identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen the way demand planning supports business growth.

 

Who you are

 

Data-Driven Decision Maker

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
  • You thrive when working with data and enjoy transforming insights into practical business actions.  

 

Forecasting & Planning Professional

  • You bring at least 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Business Intelligence, or analytical/strategic commercial roles.
  • Experience with forecasting software, ERP systems, or statistical tools is considered an advantage.

 

Excel Power User

  • You are an expert Excel user who can confidently manage and interpret large datasets.
  • Experience with Power BI is a strong plus.

 

Cross-Functional Team Player

  • You are fluent in Spanish and have C1-level English proficiency, enabling you to communicate effectively across different teams and stakeholders.
  • You are a true team player who enjoys collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Finance to turn insights into business decisions and drive shared success.

 

Analytical Problem Solver

  • You combine strong analytical thinking with a proactive mindset.
  • You stay focused under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results on time.

 

Growth & Improvement Champion

  • You are collaborative, empathetic, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Previous experience within the food industry or FMCG environment is highly valued.

 

What We Offer

 

Your Growth & Wellbeing

  • Work in a highly collaborative environment connecting Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Customer Service teams.
  • Opportunity to influence key business decisions through strategic demand planning and forecasting.
  • Exposure to cross-functional projects that support professional growth and development.

 

The Essentials

  • Fixed-term position with a real opportunity to grow with us. We are looking for someone who can make an impact from day one, with the possibility of transitioning into a long-term role based on business needs and performance.
  • Hybrid work model and flexible schedule (with early finish on Fridays, also during summer months).
  • Attractive Compensation & Benefits package.
  • Strong values and a matrix organization where you can make a real difference.
  • Great work environment and amazing people you'll be proud to work with.

 

Our Culture: How We Grow Together

  • Create wow: We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It’s about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus.
  • Everyone Hero: We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It’s about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork.
  • Nourish others: We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It’s about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity.
  • Take responsibility: We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It’s about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality.

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