Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry

Hazera brings expertise, commitment, and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces, and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets.

We are looking for a Demand Planning Manager

Full-time

As a Demand Planning Manager, you are someone who sees the bigger picture still with being detail-oriented. Multitasking and excellent time management are the key to your success and to ours as a team. You are a strong leader who is able to influence various departments and decision-makers within the company. In this position, you will work closely with Sales, Finance, Production, Supply Chain, Marketing & Customer Service.

Your main goals:

1. Bring Demand Planning to the center of analysis and advise level.
2. Build together with the Supply Planning Team an S&OP Process.
3. Develop New Forecast Accuracy Model.
4. Together with the Demand Planning Team further develop the New Forecast Methodology and proposing new improvements to the current way of working.

Role & responsibilities:

1. Provide analytics to reconcile cycle over cycle demand plan changes and supports gap closing decisions
2. Identifying opportunities for revenue growth by researching new markets and products
3. Develop and update reports timely and accurately
4. Review sales forecasts and risks & opportunities to explain and contain gaps between the Demand Plan and the Sales Plan
5. Offer analytical support to provide fact-based evidence of areas of improvements (shortages/allocations, lack of information, delayed information, IT issues)
6. Managing price increase campaigns
7. Management of budget and the February and September forecast processes

Candidate profile:

1. Knowledge and experience with forecasting, demand planning, innovation planning, and S&OP required
2. Strong analytical and modeling skills with hands-on experience with forecasting and planning tools
3. Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously
4. Ability to work within and across multiple and diverse functional teams, collaborating with Commercial, Supply Planning, Finance, Marketing, and Production stakeholders
5. Execution oriented – thrive under pressure with a demonstrated ability to get things done
6. Strong attention to detail – ability to accurately manage, update, maintain large datasets
7. Strong written and oral communication skills
8. Dutch and English language skills required

Work location:

Hazera Head office Made, the Netherlands

Our offer:

• 25 days paid holidays (full-time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (full-time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8.33%
• Hybrid working policy
• Flexible working hours (depending on the position)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
• Learning & Development opportunities (Hazera Academy)
• Working with passionate colleagues
• Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel)

Interested? Do you already see yourself as part of the Hazera Seeds team? Then we are looking for you, as our growth and success are driven by passionate and dedicated individuals! For more details, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Andreea Catarov at +31634594452 or via email: andreea.catarov@hazera.comWant to know more about Hazera Seeds? Take a look at our website: