Demand Planner | HengeloImagine being the person who sees the future before it happens.As a Demand Planner, you turn data into direction, forecasts into action, and complexity into clarity. Your work keeps production moving, customers satisfied, and operations running at their best. Sitting at the heart of the business, you’ll connect data, strategy, and execution to ensure the organization is always one step ahead.This is an opportunity to join an innovative aerospace and defense technology company developing cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions. Working with government agencies and defence organisations worldwide, the team is pushing the boundaries of speed, precision, and cost-effective technology for mission-critical operations.If you enjoy working where innovation, technology, and data-driven decisions shape the future, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. What You’ll Be DoingDevelop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and statistical modelsCollaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business goalsMonitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availabilityIdentify and resolve supply and demand discrepanciesPrepare and present forecasting and inventory metrics to managementContinuously improve forecasting techniques and processesUtilize demand planning tools and software to enhance forecast accuracyConduct market analysis to understand demand drivers and forecast performanceCategorize components based on lead times and determine appropriate safety stock levels What You’ll NeedBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or a related fieldCertifications such as CPIM or CSCP (APICS) are highly valuedExperience with demand planning software and statistical analysisStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detailExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentEnglish and Dutch as working languages (additional languages are a plus) Who You AreYou’re someone who thinks ahead and turns data into confident decisions. Analytical and structured, you remain calm when complexity rises and thrive in environments where priorities shift quickly. You combine attention to detail with a big-picture mindset and take ownership of your forecasts, backing your ideas with data.Collaborative, proactive, and reliable, you build trust across teams and ensure planning is not just accurate but impactful.