We have partnered with a leading international company operating in the FMCG trading sector, with a complex supply chain operation. As part of its continued development, the company is looking for a Demand, Supply & Order Management Team Leader to coordinate planning activities, lead a team of planners, and ensure product availability through efficient forecasting, replenishment, and supply planning.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities, a people-oriented approach, and the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members to build a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team.
Responsibilities
- Team Coordination & Daily Operations – Coordinate daily activities, balance workloads, prioritize tasks, and ensure deadlines and business continuity.
- Planning Execution – Oversee forecasting, replenishment, and supply planning activities, ensuring consistent processes, accurate data, and timely execution.
- Performance Management – Monitor team KPIs and planning performance, identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and escalate major issues.
- Cross-Functional Coordination – Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Operations, Import, Warehouse, Logistics, and Finance to align planning with business priorities.
- Team Leadership & Development – Lead, coach, and support team members, foster accountability and collaboration, and encourage professional development.
- Continuous Improvement – Promote best practices, standardize processes, and support the implementation and adoption of planning improvements.
- Risk & Escalation Management – Identify supply risks, coordinate responses to disruptions, and ensure timely resolution or escalation of critical issues.
Profile
- Leadership – Motivates and guides the team through coaching and accountability.
- Well-Organized – Manages priorities while maintaining planning discipline.
- Collaborative – Builds strong cross-functional relationships.
- Decisive & Analytical – Makes timely decisions and uses KPIs to drive performance.
- Calm Under Pressure – Maintains focus during disruptions and changing priorities.
- Results-Focused & People-Oriented – Drives results while supporting team development and engagement.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Level IV secondary education.
- No restrictions regarding the field of education.
- Relevant work experience.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of English.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Heads Adriatic
Heads Adriatic is a team of professionals, experts, specialists, and creatives in the hiring industry whose skills are matched only by our dedication. We are a regional HR company operating in the Adriatic countries – Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Albania, along side our international partner WHC which covers EU market. We have been present on the market for more than 20 years expertise in HR with goal to enhance and support individual and companies. Our…