Ice Cream Associate Demand Planning Manager

Life tastes better with ice cream

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. 

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:
The Ice Cream Associate Demand Planning Manager will lead the development of a 12–18 month rolling sales forecast for the Ice Cream Novelties portfolio, covering 2 brands and approximately 40 unique SKUs, totaling $400M in annual net sales. This role acts as the Supply Chain Business Partner across cross-functional teams, supporting the monthly S&OP cycle to build a realistic, input-led forecast and identify risks and opportunities.

A key focus is on communicating volume changes and drivers across the end-to-end supply chain, while leveraging machine learning and driving simplification and continuous improvement in forecasting processes and tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Forecast Development & Management
• Lead creation of a bottoms-up forecast using business insights and machine learning inputs.
• Translate market and promotional insights into demand drivers for auto-forecast modelling.
• Ensure forecast volumes are aligned with financial projections and submitted on time.
S&OP Leadership
• Facilitate Activity and Demand Review discussions with deep market understanding.
• Drive forecast quality improvements through regular performance reviews with Demand Analysts, Brand, and Customer Strategy teams.
• Provide innovation forecasts to project teams and ensure data-driven planning for new products.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with Brand, Customer Strategy, and Finance to deliver input-led forecasts across all horizons.
• Ensure coverage of non-forecastable segments, innovations, and local brand-building activities.
Performance Measures
• Forecast Accuracy, Bias, and VVD: Accountable for improving key forecast metrics.
• Waste Reduction: Targeting a year-over-year reduction in business waste losses.
• Forecast Transparency: Ability to fully explain forecast composition (volume & value) and associated risks/opportunities during Activity and Demand Reviews.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
• 2–3 years of experience in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive results in a dynamic setting
• High level of confidence and ability to influence decision-making at various organizational levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Why join us?

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.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

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.

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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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