(Senior) Demand Planner (all genders)

(Senior) Demand Planner (all genders), 1. image

Want your story to be part of our story?

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life. And your story starts right here.


Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.

We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.

Working at Schleich. Make your mark.

(Senior) Demand Planner (all genders)
Please note that this position is based in Prag and follows our hybrid working model. Relocation support is not offered.

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

  • Develop and maintain accurate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts using SAP IBP and market insights
  • Align closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to ensure a unified demand outlook
  • Drive demand planning best practices and continuous process improvements
  • Analyze forecast performance and initiate corrective actions
  • Support forecasting for seasonal assortments, new product introductions, and trend-driven portfolios
  • Safeguard data integrity and optimize the use of planning systems and analytics

Your story so far:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
  • Several years (5+ years) of hands-on experience in S&OP and forecasting within an international Toy/CPG/FMCG or matrixed environment
  • Strong expertise in SAP IBP Demand Planning and Power BI
  • Exceptional analytical capabilities and high proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional processes and projects
  • Creative, conceptual thinker with a strong drive for continuous improvement
  • Fluent in English
Nice to Have:
  • Basic knowledge of Python (pandas, NumPy, matplotlib)
  • German language skills (nice to have, not required)

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

  • Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
  • Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
  • Your start with us pays off! You can look forward to fair and attractive salary, supplemented by additional benefits that we regularly review and adjust
  • Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
  • Stay active! With a MultiSport membership, you get access to a wide range of sports and leisure activities throughout the Czech Republic
  • Appetising. Depending on your location, you will receive a food allowance (up to €75.00 net per month in Munich and 82,60 CZK per working day in Prague)
  • Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a company pension scheme
  • You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
  • Save even more with corporate benefits in munich and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
  • Speaking of savings: For the Munich location, we also subsidize the leasing of a bicycle
  • And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours

Would you like to play a part in our story?

Please note that applications sent by e-mail cannot be processed for data protection reasons. We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.

Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Nina Marie will be glad to assist you further: nina.rank@extern.schleich-s.com