#BEcomeMAXXYou’re passionate about data, numbers, and logic rather than gut feeling? You think analytically, love clear structures, and want to take full ownership of one of the most critical decision areas in the company? Then this role is for you.
As Head of Forecasting, you are the single analytical authority for all sales and demand forecasts at IronMaxx. You define the logic, methodology, and quality of the forecast end-to-end. With you, the forecast stands or falls.
Demand Planning is part of your responsibility – derived from the forecast and deliberately kept lean and standardized. Your focus is not operational complexity, but forecast accuracy, transparency, and reliability as the foundation for all downstream decisions.
Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus Forecast Ownership & Analytical Excellence
• End-to-end responsibility for sales and demand forecasts across all channels and markets.
• Definition, continuous improvement, and enforcement of forecast logic and methodology as a single source of truth.
• Acting as the final decision-making authority for all forecast-related questions and adjustments.
• Establishment and ownership of a structured forecast cycle including reviews, adjustments, and decision gates.
• Deep analysis of forecast accuracy, bias, and deviations with clear corrective actions.

Demand Planning – derived & simplified
• Conceptual responsibility for Demand Planning as a direct and consistent derivation of the forecast.
• Reduction of complexity through standardization, clear rules, and transparent assumptions.
• Ensuring demand figures are plausible, explainable, and actionable for Supply Chain and Operations.
• Close alignment with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Production to translate forecasts into executable plans.

Data, Tools & Governance
• Methodological ownership of forecasting models, KPIs, and planning tools (e.g. SAP Business One, Streamline).
• Continuous improvement of data quality, transparency, and reproducibility.
• Development of scenarios, simulations, and what-if analyses to support management and financial decisions.
• Collaboration with Finance to align forecast, budget, and business cases.

Leadership & Cross-functional Alignment
• Functional and disciplinary leadership of the Planning & Ordering team with a strong analytical focus.
• Clear positioning of Sales, eCommerce, and Product Development as structured input providers, not forecast owners.
• Sparring partner for Management – fact-based, structured, and data-driven.
• Responsibility for relevant KPIs, performance monitoring, and reporting.

Your skillset - as strong as our protein
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Analytics, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in Forecasting / Sales Forecasting / Demand Forecasting (ideally FMCG: Food and E-Commerce).
• Proven ownership of forecast quality, logic, and methodology.
• Strong analytical mindset and ownership responsibility
• Excellent command of ERP and forecasting tools (e.g. SAP Business One, Streamline) and advanced Excel skills.
• Leadership experience with a structured, clarity-driven management style.
• Very good English skills, German Skills are a plus

About us Quality & Innovations from IronMaxx® Nutrition
Premium sports nutrition - Designed in Germany!
Producing the best sports nutrition worldwide is the goal of IronMaxx®.

The production of highly efficient sports nutrition of the best quality and the constant further development of our products led to the award of the State Prize for Excellent Food Quality by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. However, this is no reason for us to rest on our laurels - we are constantly working with the greatest passion to offer you supplements that inspire, work and taste great! The integration of the latest study results and the evaluation of practical field research in cooperation with professional sports clubs and our customers have led to permanent innovation in the development of new sports and fitness nutrition at IronMaxx® Nutrition since the company was founded in 2004.

In addition to the basics of sports nutrition in the areas of strength/endurance, muscle building and diet , this includes effective nutritional supplements for health and prevention , intelligent new combinations of active ingredients and improved dosage forms, such as our Tricaps® .

In the area of protein products, for example, IronMaxx® has set a milestone in the evolution of the latest sports nutrition products with the development of water-based protein powders in over 31 flavors. The sweet spread with the world's highest protein content , IronMaxx® Protein Creme, also comes from us.

Designed in Germany - as a German sports nutrition manufacturer, IronMaxx® is also committed to outstanding quality and seamless quality control.

High performance - the goal is the goal.

Well-known professional clubs, such as the eight-time German ice hockey champions, the "Kölner Haie", or the traditional handball club VfL Gummersbach with its unique success story, have relied for years on the efficient sports nutrition from IronMaxx® and on our expertise in the use and mode of action of nutritional supplements.

While in many areas of life the "path is often proclaimed as the goal", our customers usually have a very clear idea of their "dream body" and its desired performance. This passion to achieve their personal goa l is something we share with all our partners and customers - be it an athletic body, achieving new personal bests, reducing body weight or achieving sporting team success.

IronMaxx® products have therefore become an integral part of the product range of many European fitness studios, wholesalers, pharmacies and body stores in recent years due to their high quality.