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Manager Demand Planning BU (M/F/D) - temp 1 year
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
Your task as a Manager Demand Planning is the creation of the Wholesale Demand Plan for the sales area Europe. The Demand Plan is the basis for Purchasing and significantly influences the inventory management/stock turn and availability. Therefore it is also the foundation for reaching sales and inventory targets. Main KPI is the Demand Plan accuracy in consideration of availability and inventory levels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ranging & BU strategy
Execution of DP processes to support strategic initiatives to fulfill BU requirements
Provide analysis for BU marketing to enable a fact-based decision making for future strategy
Support and consult the Merchandising teams throughout the range creation and identify R&O based on analysis of the current business development
Support BU projects
Coordinate the BU launch process for WHS
Planning
Responsible for creating and updating of the Rolling Demand Plan (RDP) for defined business segments on article level for Wholesale in line with the Integrated Business Plan
Forecast extrapolation
Create analyses and statistics
Ensure pre-order business
Balance the product availability for the re-order period
Monthly distribution of the RDP reflecting market demand
Create and update size curves
Observance of local and global timelines and deadlines
Liaise with cross-function departments on time (Marketing, Sales, Purchasing)
Observe markets regarding changes, chances and risks
Support the Director Demand Planning BU to coordinate required omnichannel DP activities across the different channel DP teams and communicate with relevant stakeholders (e.g. BU, Purchasing) to ensure smooth execution
If applicable
process ownership:
ensure x-channel alignment in execution based on meaningful and standardized documentation, supported by the required level of communication
Allocation management:
Support the BU Marketing with the lifecycle strategy
Manage the allocations across channel across the season
Establish and maintain a meaningful tracking and reporting to allow fact-based decision making
KPIs
Demand Plan accuracy
Demand Plan reliability
Inventory management/stock turn
Optimization/reduction of excess stock
Availability
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
BU Marketing teams
SCM Purchasing
Order Fulfilment
Sales
IT
Finance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Good analytical skills
Excellent numerical skills
Advanced SAP knowledge (SCM & AFS)
Advanced MS Excel skills
Good knowledge of MS Office (PP, Word)
Good communication skills
Fluent in English and another European language in writing and speaking
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
2-3 years of work experience in demand planning or a similar field
At adidas we have a winning culture. But to win, physical power is not enough. Just like athletes our employees need mental strength in their game. We foster the athlete‘s mindset through a set of behaviors that we want to enable and develop in our people and that are at the core of our unique company culture – the 3Cs: CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION and CREATIVITY.
CONFIDENCE allows athletes to make quick decisions on the field, to reach higher. For us at adidas confidence means acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers. But we are willing to take risks, we try new things. And if we fail, then this is part of our learning – it helps us improve.
COLLABORATION . Every elite athlete relies on partners: coaches, teammates, and nutritionists. We, too, know that we are stronger together. Winning as one team takes open and candid dialogue, inclusiveness and trust in each other’s abilities and talents.
Being the best sports company in the world takes CREATIVITY . No great athlete succeeds by copying their predecessors’ training plans and strategies. We have to be open to new ideas, explore, gain an edge and stand out. Only then can we succeed.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Manager Demand Planning BU (M/F/D) - temp 1 year
Brand: adidas
Location: Herzogenaurach
TEAM: Accounting & Finance
State: BY
Country/Region: DE
Contract Type: Temp
Number: 297740
Date: Feb 8, 2021