About Zelus
Zelus is Nike Inc.’s exclusive global licensee for teamwear apparel and equipment, serving athletes and teams from grassroots to elite level across football, rugby, basketball, athletics, hockey, and more. Based in Hilversum, we bring together creative, passionate people to deliver high‑quality product for teams around the world — with a Swoosh on every kit.
The role
We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong Demand Planner to join our growing Planning function within the Finance team.
This is a high-impact role responsible for owning and continually improving the end-to-end demand planning process across our Teamwear category. You will play a critical role in ensuring optimal stock health, improving forecast accuracy, supporting commercial decision‑making, and driving operational efficiency across the business.
This role is based in our Altrincham office, with a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office (Monday to Wednesday) and two days working remotely (Thursday and Friday). Occasional travel to our Netherlands office will be required (around once per quarter).
What you’ll do
Demand Planning & Forecasting
* Own and enhance SKU‑level demand forecasts in collaboration with Commercial, Product, and Finance teams.
* Translate quantitative and qualitative inputs into accurate forecasting models.
* Provide multi‑season buying forecasts to support supply chain and factory planning.
* Continuously improve forecast accuracy to support strategic stock‑buying decisions.
* Incorporate commercial growth assumptions, market trends, and upcoming projects into planning models.
Stock Management & Optimisation
* Be accountable for the stock position and visibility across multiple warehouse locations.
* Monitor and report on stock health using key KPIs, including clearance levels and size curve performance.
* Analyse sales performance to optimise inventory allocation and minimise excess stock exposure.
* Drive stock efficiency through data‑led recommendations and actionable insights.
* Support the development and execution of stock clearance and SLOB reduction strategies.
Cross‑Functional Business Partnering
* Be the key planning partner to commercial and marketplace teams globally.
* Support commercial decision‑making through insightful analysis and reporting.
* Collaborate closely with Supply Chain teams to understand and validate stock flow management.
* Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment with wider business objectives.
Process Improvement & Reporting
* Enhance and streamline existing reporting tools and planning processes.
* Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
* Partner with the Data team to ensure consistency and integrity across reporting outputs.
* Deliver clear, accessible analysis that supports strategic and operational decision‑making.
What you’ll bring
* Hands‑on experience building processes, creating forecasts, challenging stakeholders and influencing buying decision.
* Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capability - confident using pivot tables, XLOOKUPs/index‑match, forecasting models, stock KPI reporting, and translating large datasets into clear commercial actions and recommendations.
* Experience in demand planning and forecasting (typically 3+ years).
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
* Strong commercial understanding with ability to communicate with colleagues across functions.
* Ideally a background of FMCG, Supply Chain and or Retail.
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with a flexible approach.
Why join Zelus?
At Zelus, you’ll have the opportunity to lead with impact, work closely with a globally recognised sports brand partner, and help shape how teamwear product comes to life for athletes worldwide. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture, strong benefits, and real opportunities for professional growth.
Zelus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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