Global Demand & Supply Planner (m/f/x) Global Demand & Supply Planner (m/f/x) Nis, Serbia - Full Time SpotLIGHT of the job Are you passionate about shaping global supply chains and driving performance across complex, international networks? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where strategy, data, and collaboration come together to deliver results? Join us as a Global Demand & Supply Planner, located in Nis, and take ownership of integrating demand and supply across the value chain. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing availability, inventory, and cost performance while enhancing agility and responsiveness to changing market demands on a global scale. Responsibilities Define monthly item-level demand forecasts in close alignment with Sales, Product Management, R&D, and other business divisions, derived from company strategy and strategic focus. Support and challenge Product Management and Sales in defining initial launch quantities during development phases. Operate and continuously improve an effective global supply network planning strategy , covering internal and external manufacturing, capacity planning, component planning, and multi-sourcing concepts. Optimize product availability across central finished goods warehouses while balancing economic drivers such as net working capital, inventory cost, and capacity utilization. Develop and drive effective SIOP processes , including the right set of tools, methods, and competencies, involving all relevant stakeholders along the value chain. Own relevant master data parameters to ensure inventory, delivery, and service performance targets in close alignment with plants, global inventory management, and warehouses. Monitor key KPIs (e.g. inventory levels, obsolescence, OTD) and actively initiate corrective actions where needed for assigned product groups. Skills & Experience We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection. 3+ years of professional experience in demand and supply planning within a large multinational company. Strong experience in breaking down, validating, and translating sales information into item-level demand forecasts . Proven experience working in matrix organizations and cross-functional, international environments. Experience managing large and diverse SKU portfolios across multiple production locations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive attitude, cooperative and team spirit . Hands-on experience in leading and improving SIOP processes . Full professional proficiency in English; German language knowledge would be considered as an advantage. Advanced-level skills in MS Office, SAP , and analytical tools. What we offer A truly international working environment with global stakeholders and diverse cultures. Employee well-being and family support programs , including private health insurance. Social gatherings and community events that foster collaboration and connection. Strong focus on personal and professional growth , with access to internal and external training opportunities. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Kristina Popovic kristina.popovic@zumtobelgroup.com Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE