We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled Commercial Marketing / Sales Forecast and Demand Planning Specialist (d/m/f) to join our team. The new colleague will play a critical role in forecasting customer demand and revenues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring demand and supply balance to support revenues meeting the business target expectations.

• Demand Sensing: Develop and maintain unconstrained demand forecasts using various data sources as well as symmetrical methods like statistical forecast to capture full business opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations and Supply Chain Planning teams to align consensus forecast.
• Sales & Operations Planning: Hand-off demand changes and address meaningful demand evolvements as input for monthly S&OP cycle and production planning.
• Demand and Supply Balance: Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to ensure optimal stock availability to support customer requirements while minimizing excess inventory.
• Revenue Optimization: Support gap closure activities to ensure revenue target is achieved with profitability.
• Data Analysis: Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to identify demand patterns and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Reporting: Present regular reports on forecast development and risk & opportunity profile to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in demand planning.

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven applied professional experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain management, or related role within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Blue Yonder) and advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with cultural awareness.
• Business fluent in English. German is a plus but not a must.

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