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At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

Opportunity

The Demand Planner is the linking pin between Sales of the Industry and order execution within OrderEngineering, Supply Chain and Installation. The Demand Planner will take an active part in implementinga common Operations Planning and Control Framework for JBT Marel, based on best practices. TheDemand Planner is positioned within the sales function of the industry and will report to the ManagerDemand Planning (if applicable). The Demand Planner will work closely with the sales engineers, layoutdesign, Techcenter, manufacturing colleagues and project managers.

Reports to Director of Sales Engineering (functional - strategy) Director of Sales Engineering

Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating, providing and planning targeted delivery dates / periods
Play an active day to day role in the Master Scheduling process to ensure smooth order execution
Maintain a total overview of the open orders within the industry and what phase they are in, mixdemand input into the Master Schedule
Take key decisions such as in which manufacturing location to produce equipment based on
guidelines provided by the supply chain
Resolve issues that come up within the order execution process, reschedule orders as needed
Generates input into the monthly sales, operations & resources planning process to plan for upcomingchanges in the business which includes activities like:

Translate the sales forecast in EUR's into a demand in hours building up the demand pipeline
Organize the resource planning capacity within sales of the industry
Participate in drafting demand-capacity scenarios for Sales (lead times, revenues and resources)
Execute sales, operations & resources planning actions in industry
Keeping all relevant stakeholders informed regularly

Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills
Process oriented
Knowledge of ERP, OP&C, Master Production Scheduling, Demand management and Forecasting
Knowledge of order to cash processes
Open to share knowledge and adopt best practices with colleagues across JBT Marel
Self-starting and operate in a planned/structured way and active in setting and achieving goals
Able to build bridges and connections with other departments
Continuous improvement mindset, able to think outside the box
Eagerness to understand the end products and services of the Industry

Core Competencies
Resilience in Dynamic Environments: Quickly adapts to forecast volatility, supply disruptions, andchanging demand signals while maintaining accuracy and continuity
Emotional Intelligence: Remains objective when receiving input from Sales, Finance, and Operations;separates data-driven insights from subjective opinions
Confidence in Decision-Making: Makes sound, data-driven forecasting and inventory decisions despiteconflicting inputs or uncertainty
Composure Under Pressure: Maintains focus and effectiveness during tight planning cycles,
escalations, and high-impact business reviews
Constructive Feedback Orientation: Actively incorporates feedback from cross-functional partners to
continuously improve forecast accuracy and planning processes
Mental Toughness: Handles forecast misses, shifting priorities, and business challenges without losingmomentum or accountability
Analytical Self-Awareness: Continuously evaluates forecast performance, identifies gaps, and
implements improvements
Strong Professional Boundaries: Effectively challenges assumptions and pushes back when neededwhile maintaining collaborative relationships

Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Bachelors or masters degree in business or Science or equivalent relevant work experience
Experience in production control, planning or project management is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems
Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization

Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times
Hybrid work schedule, 3/4 days in office and 1/2 days remote

Commitment to Global Health & Safety
At its core, Health and Safety is about ensuring everyone ends each day safely - and with the confidencethat their well-being truly matters. It's more than protective equipment or warning signs - it's a sharedcommitment to working responsibly, looking out for one another, and speaking up when somethingdoesn't seem right.

Travel & Location:

You will be on site at our Gainesville, GA facility. The position will require a 10% or less travel.

We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague, with our customers and within communities.

We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We foster growth as we courage you to challenge yourself and others, staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are fundamental values to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

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