Demand Planner

About The Company
Nipro Europe Group Companies is part of Nipro Corporation Japan, a leading global healthcare company with over employees worldwide. It's European headquarters in Mechelen are home to Nipro Medical Europe, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium - a fully equipped research and training facility for medical professionals and Nipro employees alike. The geographical scope includes Europe, Africa, America and India.

About The Role
We are looking for a
hands-on, analytical, and communicative Demand Planner
to join our
Supply Chain team
at our EMEA headquarters in Mechelen.

Reporting to the
Supply Chain Manager
, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Your responsibilities will span
demand planning, inventory management, sales forecasting
, and
production planning
, all aligned with our European Supply Chain procedures.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and refine sales forecasts in collaboration with the Sales team at customer/material level.
• Propose and implement strategies to enhance forecast accuracy.
• Monitor sales targets from key customers and track order placements.
• Analyze and validate production requirements based on service levels and inventory goals.
• Address demand-related challenges proactively and effectively.
• Collaborate with fellow Demand Planners to optimize workflows.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with departments such as Marketing, Procurement, Sales, RA/QA, and Customer Service.
• Ensure all activities comply with JSOX and ISO quality standards, while embodying Nipro's core values.

What you
bring to Nipro

• A Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• A passion for teamwork and achieving shared goals.
• A mindset where deadlines drive motivation, not stress.
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Strong organizational skills, a growth mindset, and a sense of ownership.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written), our working language.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with international supply chain processes and planning tools.

Why you should apply
Our mission is rooted in
care, respect
, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members. At Nipro, every colleague plays a vital role in driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and making world-class healthcare accessible to all.

We foster a culture of
active respect
—where ideas flow freely, people feel safe to contribute, and everyone is treated with dignity. You'll join a
friendly, dynamic, and international environment
where autonomy and initiative are valued.