About this role
<p>The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.</p> <p>Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!</p> <p>Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!<br> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><b>#IWorkForAllForGood</b></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p>Do you want to play a key role in supply chain performance by leading accurate and reliable demand forecasting? Join Bel Morocco as a <strong>Demand Planner Manager </strong>and actively contribute to building a robust demand plan aligned with business needs.</p> <p>In this role, you will be responsible for developing short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts by combining statistical analysis, market knowledge, and close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams. You will ensure a high-quality demand planning process translated into a validated demand plan in both volume and value.</p> <p><strong>Main responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the local demand forecasting process and co-build demand plans with Sales and Marketing teams.</li> <li>Develop reliable forecasts based on statistical analysis, market trends, business assumptions, and S&OP cycles.</li> <li>Perform gap analyses versus budget, previous periods, and actuals, in both volume and value.</li> <li>Prepare and facilitate forecast meetings, including assumptions, risks, and opportunities.</li> <li>Update demand plans in planning systems and ensure data quality.</li> <li>Track forecast performance (MAD, BIAS), define improvement actions, and monitor execution.</li> <li>Work closely with supply teams to secure forecast feasibility, anticipate shortages or overstocks, and optimize inventory levels.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, tools, and reporting.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Profile</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or equivalent.</li> <li>Strong experience in demand planning, supply chain, or business planning, ideally in an FMCG environment.</li> <li>Excellent command of forecasting, data analysis tools, and Excel.</li> <li>Knowledge of APS tools such as JDA or BW is a plus.</li> <li>APICS certification would be an advantage.</li> <li>Strong understanding of forecast performance indicators and market dynamics.</li> <li>Fluency in French and English; Arabic is an additional asset.</li> </ul><p> </p> <p>If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply". The recruitment team of your site will contact you very soon.</p>