Strategic Demand Capacity Planner

About the role

As a Strategic Demand Capacity Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term alignment between European market demand and our global supplier, production, and logistics networks. Your mission is to bridge the gap between commercial ambition and operational reality by translating long-range demand signals into actionable capacity strategies.

What you'll do

• Support the Forecasting team in developing a long-term forecast for strategic decision-making.
• Conduct industry research on supplier and logistics network trends, as well as developments in digital technology for planning tools.
• Analyze and monitor capacity utilization in our operational country clusters (suppliers, production, logistics network), enabling proactive risk management of our supply chain rather than reactive, wasteful incident handling.
• Assist in scenario planning and ad-hoc simulations on our supplier and fulfillment network for demand alteration activities affecting our end-to-end capacities.
• Translate forecasted demand into actionable procurement and production plans, making tactical decisions to prevent financial waste.
• Promote the development and implementation of the HelloFresh Planning Target Operating Model including the deployment of an Advanced Planning Tool.

What you'll need

• 4+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making.
• Interest in senior stakeholder management and a desire to drive value by orchestrating cross-functional problem-solving initiatives across operational functions.
• Effective communication skills in English; German language skills are a plus.
• A business-oriented mindset combined with a data- and process-driven approach to work.

Nice to have

• Initial experience in strategic roles at the intersection of demand and supply, or a background in consulting.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation package with HelloFresh-subsidized Pension Scheme and Berlin relocation support.
• Exclusive discounts on weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• Annual learning and development budget, German language learning budget, and access to HelloFresh Academy.
• Mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits.
• 24/7 gym access, wellbeing platforms including Headspace and Spill, and sabbatical leave options.