Demand Planner

Job description

Country: United States
Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: California
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Carlsbad
Brand: adidas Golf

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose and Relevance for the organization

Your task as a Demand Planner is to support the creation of the Wholesale Demand Plan for adidas Golf. The Demand Plan (DP) is the basis for Purchasing and significantly influences the inventory management/stock turn and re-order 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.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible to support the creation and update of the Rolling Demand Plan (RDP) for defined business segments on article level for wholesale in line with the Integrated Business Plan
· Frecast extrapolation
· Create analysis and statistics
· Ensure pre-rder business
· Balance the prduct availability for the re-order period
· Mnthly distribution of the RDP reflecting market demand
· Create and update size curves
· Manage aut replenishment requirements
· Adherence to the observance of local and global timelines and deadlines
· Liaise with cross-function departments (Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Sales)

KPIs

· Demand Plan accuracy
· Optimization/reduction of excess stock
· Availability

Key Contacts

· Merchandising teams
· Marketing Finance
· Marketing Ops
· Supply Chain Purchasing
· Regional Sales Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Good analytical skills
· Excellent numerical skills
· Good SAP knowledge (APO & AFS)
· Good MS Excel skills
· Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Word)
· Good communication skills
· Fluent in English

Educational Background/Minimum Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree
· 2-4 years experience in demand planning or a similar field preferably in the sporting goods industry