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Spain Demand Planning Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

Still open when we checked on 5 Oct

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Magnum Ice Cream Company doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Has Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Has Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • Has minimum of 5-7 years of experience in demand planning and S&OP.
  • Has Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP (SAP4 HANA), machine learning tools, and demand planning software/s (Kinaxis)
  • Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Acts as a "founder/ owner" and manages business E2E
  • Leverages technology actively simplifies and streamline processes and ways of working
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Languages: Spanish and English mandatory

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You'll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you're excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

  • Roles with real accountability and visible impact

  • Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done

  • Continuous learning and development as the business grows

  • Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

The role

What you'll do

  • Forecast Management: Develop and maintain accurate short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using machine learning models / AI driven forecasting tools, market intelligence, and cross-functional inputs.
  • S&OP Leadership: Lead the demand planning component of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment across commercial, supply, and finance functions.
  • Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather insights on promotions, product launches, and market trends. Lead the link to service provider teams for short term service as well as demand planning.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track forecast accuracy and bias; implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast reliability.
  • Service and Inventory Optimization: Support inventory planning by balancing service levels, working capital, and supply constraints while minimizing business waste.
  • Data & Systems: Leverage planning tools (Kinaxis), AI agents, analytics platforms to drive data-driven decisions.
  • Line Management: Lead, coach, motivate, and develop your team of Demand and Response Planners (4 team members)

Hiring process

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

About Magnum Ice Cream Company

Magnum is a premium ice cream brand owned by Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies. The brand is known globally for its indulgent ice cream bars coated in thick chocolate, operating across more than 50 countries with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. As part of Unilever's Ice Cream division, Magnum operates within a massive multinational structure that employs over 127,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Magnum operates through Unilever's local commercial team, with a significant presence in Madrid and a network of field sales roles covering regions such as Alicante, Bilbao, Mallorca, and Tenerife. The Spanish operation focuses on trade marketing, key account management, and sales development for the ice cream category, offering international professionals the chance to join a globally recognized FMCG powerhouse with strong local market penetration.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Founded
1922
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
London, UK
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Unilever offers international career paths and internal mobility opportunities across its global operations.
  • The Spanish roles are field-based commercial positions, ideal for professionals with strong local market knowledge and language skills.
  • As part of a global FMCG leader, employees benefit from structured training and development programs.
  • The brand operates in over 50 countries, offering potential for international career progression.
  • Spanish contracts are offered through Unilever's local legal entity, providing standard local benefits and conditions.

In their own words

About the company & team

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world's biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We're curious and ready for what's next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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