Demand Planner (all genders)

Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.

We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.

Working at Schleich. Make your mark.

Demand Planner (all genders)

Please note that this position is based in Prag and follows our hybrid working model. Relocation support is not offered.

We are looking for an experienced Demand Planner from the toy, CPG, or FMCG industry who is passionate about elevating forecasting accuracy, strengthening S&OP, and shaping best-practice demand planning. In this role, you will leverage SAP IBP Demand to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage seasonal and trend-driven portfolios, and enable data-driven decision-making in a dynamic international environment.

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

• Develop and maintain accurate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts using SAP IBP and market insights
• Align closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to ensure a unified demand outlook
• Lead demand review meetings within the S&OP cycle, highlighting risks, opportunities, and underlying assumptions
• Drive demand planning best practices and continuous process improvements
• Analyze forecast performance and initiate corrective actions
• Support forecasting for seasonal assortments, new product introductions, and trend-driven portfolios
• Safeguard data integrity and optimize the use of planning systems and analytics

Your story so far:

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• Several years of hands-on experience in S&OP and forecasting within an international Toy/CPG/FMCG or matrixed environment
• Strong expertise in SAP IBP Demand Planning and Power BI
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and high proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional processes and projects
• Creative, conceptual thinker with a strong drive for continuous improvement
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have:

• Basic knowledge of Python (pandas, NumPy, matplotlib)
• German language skills (nice to have, not required)

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

• No two days are the same in this career like no other. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
• Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
• We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
• Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
• Appetizing! We offer a meal allowance of 82.60 CKR per working day
• Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a subsidised pension scheme
• You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
• And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours

Would you like to play a part in our story?
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