Global Demand and Supply Planner Global Demand and Supply Planner Serbia, Nis SpotLIGHT of the job The Global Demand and Supply Planning function seamlessly integrates demand and supply along the value chain in order to achieve defined availability, warehouse inventory and cost targets . In this role, you will develop, integrate and operate differentiated demand and supply planning strategies that maximize leverage of our global supply network in order to optimize overall supply chain performance and reach sales and cost targets . Responsibilities Forecasting & Demand Planning: Define monthly demand figures at the item level in collaboration with Sales, R&D, and other business divisions, ensuring alignment with company strategy. Support and challenge Product Management and Sales in determining initial launch quantities during the development phase. Supply Network Planning: Develop and implement effective supply network planning strategies for internal and external manufacturing, including capacity planning, component planning, and multi-sourcing concepts to enhance supply chain resilience. Supply & Demand Allocation: Optimize the allocation of supply and demand across the global supply network for a planning horizon of 3-13 months (and up to 24 months if needed) to ensure the right components and finished goods are available at the right time in central warehouses worldwide. Inventory Optimization & Cost Efficiency: Balance product availability with key economic drivers such as net working capital, inventory costs, and underutilized capacity costs to maximize efficiency and profitability. Process & Performance Improvement: Develop and enhance SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) processes, tools, and methodologies, ensuring cross-functional collaboration. Data & Performance Management: Own master data parameters to optimize inventory and delivery performance in close alignment with plants, global inventory management, and warehouses. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and manage global inventory levels Skills & Experience We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection. Several years of experience in demand and supply planning within a multinational company, skilled in analyzing sales data to define item-level demand. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive thinking , and making data-driven decisions E xperience managing complex supply chains with diverse SKU mixes and multiple production locations, within a matrix organization. Proven ability to lead and improve SIOP processes , optimizing supply chain efficiency and aligning business functions. Strategic mindset with operational awareness , balancing long-term planning with hands-on process optimization. Fluent in English with strong cross-cultural communication skills and expert proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and analytical tools. What we offer Successful, international group with family DNA Healthy work-life balance Private health insurance Team building activities Numerous opportunities for further development in an innovative and empowering company What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Milos Mladenovic T +381 64 835 7708 Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE