Publicis Media GmbH | Germany | 40xxx Düsseldorf | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 01.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Director TV Einkauf & Forecasting (m/f/d)
Publicis Media is the world's second largest media agency network and part of the French communications group Publicis Groupe. As a global holding company, Publicis Media lives through its global agency brands Zenith, Starcom and Spark, which manage and continuously develop customer business in strategic communication consulting in over 100 countries. In addition, Publicis Media’s key specialist teams support the clients of the agencies in the fields: Data and Technology, Analytics and Insights, Research, Content, Performance, Buying and Business Development.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
As Director TV Purchasing & Forecasting (m/w/d), you take the overall responsibility for the quality and further development of our TV prognoses as a central basis for a data-driven TV purchase. Your focus is on ensuring a high level of prediction quality and continuously optimizing accuracy. This gives you the basis for sound decisions, efficient campaign management and a sustainable improvement of shopping performance. The role combines analytical excellence with a deep understanding of market mechanics and makes a significant contribution to the further development of our data-driven control on TV. Your tasks: Discipline and professional leadership of a small team of 2–3 employees (Direct Reports) and promotion of their professional development Overall responsibility for the quality, accuracy and continuous development of the TV forecast Development, validation and optimization of forecast models and scenarios (short and long term) Continuous analysis of TV market development and inflation dynamics by target groups, broadcasters and timelines Identification and integration of key factors (e.g. seasonality, weather, reprogramming) Building and Establishing Standards, Processes and Governance to Ensure High Forecast Quality Translation of forecast knowledge into concrete action recommendations for efficient campaign control Proactive communication of market developments, risks and opportunities to relevant stakeholders Close cooperation with the purchasing teams to anchor the forecast in operational decisions and KPI control
Funded background in data analysis, statistics, econometry or a comparable environment (experience in TV or media is advantageous, but no requirement) Experience in the development and development of forecast models, analytical frameworks or data-driven control logics Very good understanding of statistical KPIs, modeling approaches and complex relationships Ability to translate complex analyses into clear, decision-relevant recommendations High level of responsibility for data quality and forecast accuracy Sovereign appearance and strong communication skills in dealing with different stakeholders Proactive, structured and solution-oriented working with strong ownership mintset Very good Excel knowledge as well as high affinity for analytical tools and systems (e.g. MediaWizard / VideoScope of advantage)
Learn & grow Further development with digital learning platform Individual career perspectives, structured further development Extensive national and international development programmes Open feedback culture with structured performance management Mentoring programme
Work Your World Worldwide work possible up to 6 weeks per year
Flexible work Hybrid working model Work at all our Publicis Media locations: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg and Munich Flexible working hours The “Notfallmamas” - Occupied children (not applicable) Germany Ticket and BusinessBike
Feel Well Overtime compensation 30 days holiday and other special holidays Agency Mental Health Program and Working with Cancer Policy
Responsibility Diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives Sustainability Squad Social Projects
Your start Welcome Week Buddy Program Intensive onboarding
We appreciate diversity and are excited to learn how your previous experience could enrich our team. Jennifer Haarmann is looking forward to your application .
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Location
![]() | Publicis Media GmbH | |
| 40211 Düsseldorf | ||
| Germany |
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