Demand Planner

Demand Planner – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

Location

This role can be based at our site in either Malmö, Karlshamn or Hull.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join our European Supply Chain organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering parental leave during 2027.

You will drive continuous improvement in medium-term demand forecasting across the region, ensuring the business has an accurate and reliable demand signal to support production, inventory and capacity planning. Working closely with Commercial, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Operations and Finance, you will play a key role in the monthly European S&OP process and the ongoing development of our planning processes and tools.

This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to a regional Supply Chain organisation within a global business, collaborating with stakeholders across Europe and supporting important business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and facilitate the regional demand forecasting process, driving continuous improvement in forecast quality.
• Analyse sales history, market developments, customer insights, seasonality, risks and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.
• Apply statistical forecasting techniques to identify demand trends, exceptions and areas requiring attention.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to challenge assumptions and develop robust, reliable forecasts.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business planning and decision-making.
• Lead demand reviews, monitor key performance indicators and develop actions to improve planning effectiveness.
• Contribute to the monthly European S&OP process, presenting forecast insights, risks and opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development and optimisation of demand planning tools, systems and processes.

About you

You are a proactive and collaborative planning professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement. You are comfortable working across functions and influencing stakeholders in a matrix organisation.

• A university degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Statistics or a related discipline.
• At least two years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Forecasting or a similar analytical role.
• Strong knowledge of demand forecasting and planning processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful business insights.
• Experience with ERP and planning systems; knowledge of SAP, IBP, APO or similar tools is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and levels.
• Experience contributing to projects and process improvement initiatives.
• A structured and results-oriented approach, with high attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation.

In return AAK offers

• Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
• In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
• AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contact and information

For further information about the position, please contact Emily Lumb, Talent Acquisition Specialist: [email protected]

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialise in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable.

At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer with the flexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge across multiple industries, including Chocolate and Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and more than 20 production facilities worldwide. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.