Head of Forecasting (m/f/d)

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  "id": "2478173",
  "name": "Head of Forecasting (m/f/d)",
  "office": "Hürth",
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  "schedule": "full-time",
  "createdAt": "2026-01-06T16:56:19+00:00",
  "seniority": "experienced",
  "department": "05 Operations",
  "occupation": "merchandise_planning_and_buying",
  "subcompany": "IronMaxx Logistic & Services GmbH & Co. KG",
  "employmentType": "permanent",
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    {
      "name": "#BEcomeMAXX",
      "value": "You’re passionate about data, numbers, and logic rather than gut feeling? You think analytically, love clear structures, and want to take full ownership of one of the most critical decision areas in the company? Then this role is for you.<br>As Head of Forecasting, you are the single analytical authority for all sales and demand forecasts at IronMaxx. You define the logic, methodology, and quality of the forecast end-to-end. With you, the forecast stands or falls.<br>Demand Planning is part of your responsibility – derived from the forecast and deliberately kept lean and standardized. Your focus is not operational complexity, but forecast accuracy, transparency, and reliability as the foundation for all downstream decisions."
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    {
      "name": "Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus",
      "value": "<strong>Forecast Ownership & Analytical Excellence</strong><br><ul><li>End-to-end responsibility for sales and demand forecasts across all channels and markets.</li><li>Definition, continuous improvement, and enforcement of forecast logic and methodology as a single source of truth.</li><li>Acting as the final decision-making authority for all forecast-related questions and adjustments.</li><li>Establishment and ownership of a structured forecast cycle including reviews, adjustments, and decision gates.</li><li>Deep analysis of forecast accuracy, bias, and deviations with clear corrective actions.</li></ul><strong>Demand Planning – derived & simplified</strong><br><ul><li>Conceptual responsibility for Demand Planning as a direct and consistent derivation of the forecast.</li><li>Reduction of complexity through standardization, clear rules, and transparent assumptions.</li><li>Ensuring demand figures are plausible, explainable, and actionable for Supply Chain and Operations.</li><li>Close alignment with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Production to translate forecasts into executable plans.</li></ul><strong>Data, Tools & Governance</strong><br><ul><li>Methodological ownership of forecasting models, KPIs, and planning tools (e.g. SAP Business One, Streamline).</li><li>Continuous improvement of data quality, transparency, and reproducibility.</li><li>Development of scenarios, simulations, and what-if analyses to support management and financial decisions.</li><li>Collaboration with Finance to align forecast, budget, and business cases.</li></ul><strong>Leadership & Cross-functional Alignment</strong><br><ul><li>Functional and disciplinary leadership of the Planning & Ordering team with a strong analytical focus.</li><li>Clear positioning of Sales, eCommerce, and Product Development as structured input providers, not forecast owners.</li><li>Sparring partner for Management – fact-based, structured, and data-driven.</li><li>Responsibility for relevant KPIs, performance monitoring, and reporting.</li></ul>"
    },
    {
      "name": "Your skillset - as strong as our protein",
      "value": "<ul><li>Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Analytics, or a comparable field.</li><li>Several years of experience in Forecasting / Sales Forecasting / Demand Forecasting (ideally FMCG: Food and E-Commerce).</li><li>Proven ownership of forecast quality, logic, and methodology.</li><li>Strong analytical mindset and ownership responsibility</li><li>Excellent command of ERP and forecasting tools (e.g. SAP Business One, Streamline) and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Leadership experience with a structured, clarity-driven management style.</li><li>Very good English skills, German Skills are a plus </li></ul>"
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  "occupationCategory": "logistics_and_transportation",
  "recruitingCategory": "Permanent Position"
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