Demand Planning Manager (12 month fixed term contract)
For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centres of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.
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Manchester:
You’ll be joining our Stockport Head office, home to 18 showrooms, our Conference Centre, staff Wellness Hub, a state-of-the-art gym with Peloton bikes & extensive gym equipment, an indoor astroturf pitch, chat boxes, and creative spaces. Our Stockport team comprises over 350 adidas employees across various departments including Brand, Sports Marketing, Marketing Activations, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Account Operations, Finance, HR, and more.
This role is responsible for managing the AKA Demand Planning process for ASOS & Footlocker.
You will create the Key Account Demand Plan and Integrated Business Plan (IBP) for ASOS & Footlocker. The Demand Plan serves as the basis for Purchasing and significantly influences inventory management and stock turn. The IBP provides the Europe financial forecasting status.
What you’ll do…
Responsible for managing demand planning processes for ASOS & Footlocker:
* Creating the demand plan, which forecasts volume and influences purchasing and inventory management.
* Developing the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), which forecasts financial performance.
Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Gain exposure to all business areas from product creation to delivery.
Manage risks and opportunities within forecasts.
Support sales with order intake to ensure optimal product availability.
Skills you’ll need…
* Strong analytical skills
* Excellent numerical skills
* Advanced SAP knowledge (SCM & AFS)
* Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word)
UK
We operate a flexible hybrid model with 3 fixed days in the office and the option to work from home on the other 2 days. We aim to accommodate candidates with various flexible working policies to support childcare, dependents, or other commitments.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Please inform your recruitment partner if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.
Additional Benefits:
Leading pension scheme, performance-related bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Bupa health insurance, Westfield cash plan, employee discounts, and access to world-class gym facilities at Manchester HQ—including Padel, 5-a-side football, yoga, spin, and strength training.
At adidas, we foster a winning culture built on behaviors like COURAGE, OWNERSHIP, INNOVATION, TEAMPLAY, INTEGRITY, and RESPECT, which support our company values and success.
We celebrate diversity, support inclusiveness, and encourage individual expression. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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