Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:
* Europe is a market with annual sales value of around 5 Billion € handling both brands adidas and reebok, across all channels. Within the Europe set up there is a dedicated focus on the Direct to Consumer channel (e-commerce and Retail)
* Your task as a DTC Demand Planner is, to be responsible for the business processes, to develop, align and implement future DP processes, secure the alignment with the IBP planning and taken into account the fast growing Direct to Consumer channel.
* Secure that the DP will be in line with the strategy, to achieve a create availability and manage the inventory level best in class.
* Therefore it is an important pillar in the future growth for reaching the sales targets within the Europe DTC channel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create meaningful analyses for the merchandising team, on category development, compare to mirror and prior seasons and targets.
* Take responsibility on the forecast (RDP), demonstrate initiative, by challenge and support the DTC Merchandizer on their forecast (RDP) and IBP targets.
* Drive the alignment process of RDP vs. IBP vs. net sales targets
* Actively manage the DTC planning book, create the best possible DP along the season including constrain supply situations.
* Analyze and secure meaningful input for your respective category of RDP and IBP targets, which aligned to the strategic planning/Intake ratio agreements.
* Analyze business/category development of Wholesale and EKA to discuss opportunities and risks to the DTC Merchandizing organization
* Deliver timely updates, report of category development to WE DTC Senior Manager and WE DP organization.
* Support the Net Sales targets and strategic initiatives, to fulfill the current and future WE DTC Merchandizing requirements.
* Be the single point of contact for all supply chain issues (constrains, pull forward request, 1 shot production) on your respective categories, set priorities and secure that an aligned RDP on monthly level is handed over prior to respective Cut-off.
* Continuous improvements of DTC Demand Planning processes and work close together with the DTC Senior Manager, to ensure that projects and initiatives are delivered successfully.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Strong analytical and numerical skills and high attention to detail
* Strong understanding and using data to make decisions and influence outcomes.
* Strong team player with proven ability to work cross functionally to achieve goals and objectives
* Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines
* Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal)
* Ability to understand the strategic objectives of the DTC channel and KPIs into the financial/strategic goals
* Lead and facilitate discussions in small groups
* Ability to influence others to build consensus with internal and external partners.
* Clear understanding of DTC Merchandizing & planning processes, demand planning & supply chain principles.
* Advanced SAP knowledge (SCM & AFS) and reporting (MSTR)
* Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word,PP) and ability to learn and use internal database
* Fluent in English, writing and speaking and preferably in another European language as well.
* Be an advocate of the adidas group 3Cs.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
* Four year degree from college or university required with emphasis in Supply Chain, business or finance preferred.
* 3-4 years of work experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Finance or a similar field, preferable in sporting goods or fast moving consumer goods industry.
* Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree…