Demand Planner

Overview

At PepsiCo Romania, we’re more than beloved brands — we’re a united team of approximately 1,400 colleagues working together, as One PepsiCo, to bring consumers the products they enjoy every day. With over 20 years of local presence and modern operations across our two manufacturing sites in Popești‑Leordeni and Dragomirești, our portfolio includes global brands such as Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Lay’s and Doritos, as well as local products tailored to the preferences of Romanian consumers.​

 

We are guided by the principles of the One PepsiCo Way — working as one team, with a strong focus on the consumer, performance and integrity. We are stronger together, combining our capabilities to deliver meaningful impact.​

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and unlock your potential, explore the role below.

 

The Long-Term Demand Planner owns 4 -18 month demand outlook for assigned categories/channels, translating commercial strategy into a consensus, driver-based forecast within the IBP framework. This role builds a transparent “building-block” forecast (base, seasonality, promo uplift, innovation, distribution, pricing, macro/channel growth, etc.), leads cross-functional alignment (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply, Revenue Management), and ensures the forecast is decision-ready for AOP/Strategic Plan, capacity, sourcing, and financial commitments.

Responsibilities

• Own the Long-Range Forecast: Build rolling forecasts (by channel/brand/pack) and lead Demand Management Reviews (DMR). 

• Driver-Based Forecasting: Construct transparent "building block" models (base, promos, NPDs, pricing, distribution). 

• Cross-Functional Governance: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, RGM, and Supply to align on a single consensus number. 

• Scenario & Analytics: Conduct scenario planning, variance root-cause analysis, and tracking (Lag 1/Lag 2 accuracy & bias). 

• Tool Execution: Leverage planning tools (JDA / Power BI) to drive automation and standardized reporting. 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, or similar. 
• Experience: 3–5+ years in Demand Planning / IBP (preferably FMCG/Consumer Goods). 

• Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of S&OP/IBP cycles and multi-horizon forecasting. 

• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and ERP/Planning tools (JDA/Blue Yonder, SAP IBP). 
• Soft Skills: Strong cross-functional influencer, executive-level storytelling, and comfort with ambiguity. 

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Opportunity to grow and learn in a company that puts people first;
• Competitive salary and benefits package, regularly analyzed and improved;
• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs;
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning;
• Working in a hybrid environment with flexible hours;
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among other.

 

Interested? Know someone who might be?

This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo Romania team.