Job description
Company Description
Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward.
The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, Golden Island, BiFi and Peperami.
Jack Link’s EMEA is the European, Middle East and Africa regional arm of Jack Link’s Protein Snacks. In EMEA, Jack Link’s brand portfolio focuses on driving growth of the protein snacks category, with a strong emphasis on Jack Link’s(Beef Jerky, Biltong), Peperami, BiFi and Minuets, as well as expanding into alternative protein snacks.
Jack Link’s EMEA operates through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom.
But we’re not just about snacks; we’re driven by our core values: We team up, we tell it like it is, we own our game and shoot for the moon! Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Demand & S&OP Process Lead to oversee the end-to-end demand planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across the EMEA region.
In this pivotal role, you will drive forecasting excellence, cross-functional alignment, and business integration across multiple FMCG markets. You will serve as the regional owner of the S&OP process, ensuring synchronization between demand, supply, and financial plans to deliver superior service, cost efficiency, and growth.
Demand Planning
- Lead the regional demand planning process across categories, markets, and channels
- Consolidate, validate, and challenge forecasts in specific markets using data analytics and market insights
- Partner with Commercial, Marketing, and Finance to align forecasts with business targets
- Improve forecast accuracy, bias, and forecast value add through disciplined process management
- Maintain accurate forecast data within planning systems (SAP APO)
S&OP Process Management
- Own and lead the regional S&OP cycle, ensuring strong governance and timely execution
- Facilitate Demand, Supply, and Executive S&OP reviews across the EMEA region. Establish Product Portfolio review and Market/Finance Integration as part next level S&OP
- Align demand, supply, and financial plans through scenario planning and risk assessment
- Present key insights and recom
- Own and lead the regional S&OP cycle, ensuring strong governance and timely execution
- Facilitate Demand, Supply, and Executive S&OP reviews across the EMEA region. Establish Product Portfolio review and Market/Finance Integration as part next level S&OP
- Align demand, supply, and financial plans through scenario planning and risk assessment
- Present key insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support business decisions
- mendations to senior leadership to support business decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the main link between regional and local teams in Sales, Marketing, Supply, and Finance
- Integrate innovation, promotional, and portfolio plans into the demand forecast
- Drive alignment with global Sales & Operations Planning standards
Analytics & Insights
- Develop and track key S&OP performance metrics (forecast accuracy, service, inventory health)
- Conduct root cause analysis and identify improvement opportunities
- Use data-driven insights to challenge assumptions and enhance planning quality
Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead, coach, and develop a regional team of demand planners
- Promote best practice sharing and continuous improvement across EMEA markets
- Strengthen S&OP maturity through training and process standardization
Process & System Optimization
- Champion digital transformation of planning processes using advanced analytics tools
- Drive process simplification and standardization across the EMEA region
- Collaborate with planning teams on system enhancement initiatives
Qualifications
EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. Jack Link’s EMEA does not offer visa sponsorship / relocation package for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8–12 years of experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, or IBP within the FMCG/CPG industry
- Proven success leading a team and regional or multi-market planning processes
- Strong analytical, strategic, and influencing skills
- Proficiency in advanced planning systems (SAP IBP, APO or equivalent)
- Experience working in matrix, multicultural environments within EMEA
- Strategic and analytical mindset
- Business and financial acumen
- Leadership and people development
- Collaboration and stakeholder influence
- Process discipline and continuous improvement
- Agility and change management
Additional Information
Our benefits
At Jack Link’s, you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!
- A competitive salary and a bonus structure based on performance
- 27 days annual holidays
- Lunch on Mondays
- Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.
- Pension Plan
- ClassPass subscription
- Commuting Allowance
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
