Demand Planner Belux - #54128

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

About The Role

Join a dynamic team that provides consumer and influencer data, perspectives, and insights to guide smarter business decisions.

As a Market Demand Planner for BeLux, you will be responsible for building the most accurate and realistic market forecasts, acting as a backbone for the business to improve customer satisfaction, drive profitability, and enable a lean end-to-end supply chain.

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deeply understand the market, enrich demand signals from the regional Centre of Excellence (CoE), and challenge forecasts using strong data-driven insights.

About Bacardi

Bacardi is a vibrant, family-owned spirits company, nurtured by seven generations of the Bacardí family. Founded in 1862 in Santiago de Cuba, Bacardi revolutionized the spirits industry by creating the world’s first light-bodied rum.

Today, Bacardi is the largest privately held spirits company, with a portfolio of over 200 premium brands, including BACARDI, GREY GOOSE, PATRÓN, MARTINI, DEWAR’S, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, and many others.

With more than 7,000 employees worldwide—affectionately known as Primos—Bacardi fosters a culture rooted in passion, innovation, and collaboration.

Our Culture

Our culture is built around three pillars:

• Fearless: We embrace agility, innovation, and are empowered to challenge and take risks.
• Family: We treat each other and our communities with care, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Founders: We embody an entrepreneurial spirit that drives continuous growth.
  
  

Your Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting

• Enrich local forecasts with market insights, focusing on the short-term horizon (0–4 months)
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to refine forecasts
• Analyze market volumes and adjust forecasts by channel where necessary
• Ensure robust demand plans for business unit leadership reviews
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Portfolio & Product Lifecycle Management with local insights
• Maintain high-quality historical data to improve predictive analytics
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as the voice of demand within the business unit
• Work closely with supply chain, production, marketing, and sales teams
• Lead demand reviews within the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process
• Communicate forecast changes, risks, and opportunities clearly
• Coordinate with CoE demand planners on exceptions and major impacts
  
  

Promotion & Event Planning

• Integrate promotions, campaigns, and market events into forecasts
• Measure and analyze uplift from promotional activities
  
  

About You

You bring experience in forecasting, supply chain, and business partnering, along with strong analytical capabilities and expertise in data tools.

Skills & Experience

Analytical Thinking

• Ability to interpret complex datasets
• Make data-driven decisions
  
  

Demand Planning Expertise

• Knowledge of forecasting methods (e.g., time series, regression)
• Experience with tools such as SAP BI, IBP, or HANA
  
  

Business Acumen

• Understanding of supply chain and inventory principles
• Knowledge of sales, marketing, and financial drivers of demand
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus
  
  

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

• Quick decision-making in dynamic environments
• Flexibility to adjust forecasts based on new inputs
• Continuous improvement mindset
  
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel
• Experience with ERP systems and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
  
  

Languages

• Fluent English (required)
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Clear and engaging communicator, able to simplify complex insights
• Strategic, creative, and solutions-oriented thinker
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action
• Open to feedback, transparent, and results-driven
• Collaborative team player who inspires and motivates others
  
  

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
  
  

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  
  

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.