Europe, Finland, Helsinki
Do you want to be part of a Finnish family business? Are you interested in working with the technology that manufactures coating products? Now there is a great opportunity to do so! We need a Demand Planner trainee to support our S&OP development in Pitäjänmäki.
This is a fixed term contract for six (6) months.
Daily tasks and responsibilities:
- Connect with sales, PM and supply chain to generate and align a monthly demand plan
- Match supply with demand and demand with supply
- Short and long-term forecasting data analysis
- Producing consolidated data for supply chain use
- Aggregate large amounts of data
- Continuous improvement for data management & demand planning tools
- Forecast visualization & modelling
- Track forecast deviations and communicate their impact on the supply chain and business
- Budget vs forecast analysis
- Ensure master data quality and maintain accurate planning parameters
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential supply risks through alternative scenarios and “what-if” analyses
- Sales opportunity pipeline scanning
Key skills and qualifications:
- Data Analytics – Ability to process and interpret large datasets, utilizing Excel, Power BI, or other analytics tools
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Forecasting Models – Understanding of models and algorithms used for demand forecasting
- ERP and Planning Systems – Experience with ERP systems is an advantage
- Numerical Accuracy – Even small errors can significantly impact forecasts and inventory management
- Proactiveness and Initiative
- Attitude – Ability to get things done, service-minded approach, and eagerness to provide management with analyses
- Proficiency in English
We offer you:
- Versatile and challenging work
- An independent and versatile task with the opportunity to make a difference
- An opportunity to develop your own skills in your area of responsibility and possibly build your career path in a growing company
- The employment relationship is fixed term for six months and it starts as agreed. The work is a day job done in one shift.
Could this be your next step at Teknos?
Then we'd love to hear more about you! Apply for the position by 30.4.2025 at the latest using the application form below. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please apply for the position as soon as possible. Our application form is very applicant-friendly and quick to fill out. However, we want to get to know you better, so please attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information about the position, please contact Head of Material Flow and Strategic Projects Kaisa Villanen by email kaisa.villanen@teknos.com or by phone +358 406695432. The best time to reach Kaisa is in the mornings 08:30 - 09:00.
What we offer:
- A family working culture
We are a company known for an open and unique family working culture, where management is easy to approach, employees’ ideas are listened to, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Our people often highlight their supportive colleagues as the best things in their jobs. - Outstanding solutions and focus on innovations
Innovating has always been at the heart of our business, driving business development and shaping our mindset. From the very first industry-leading product launched in 1948 to exciting new market opportunities such as barrier coatings for the packaging industry and biobased solutions, we are determined to solve any coating challenge ahead. - Career in a global, expanding company
Our ambitious growth targets provide unique opportunities to grow and develop your career in a global, multicultural company, where we all share the same values of persistent, creative, and fair. - Sustainability and meaningful work
Our mission is to make the world last longer, and sustainability is a cornerstone of our strategy. We hope that enhancing this mission in everyday work makes work more meaningful to our employees on all levels.
We make the world last longer
About Teknos
Teknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia, employing approximately 1,500 people. We are one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in architectural and retail coatings. The company was established in 1948 and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Always working in close cooperation with our customers and firmly believing that the company’s personnel are vital to its success, Teknos has created a corporate culture that is derived from family values, where each employee is heard and encouraged to take the initiative. Our goal is to make use of the great potential of our excellent personnel in order to create new solutions for our customers.
