Demand Planning Manager (12 month fixed term contract)

Demand Planning Manager (12 month fixed term contract)

Demand Planning Manager (12 month fixed term contract)

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Join adidas Europe and shape the future of the sporting goods industry!

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.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.

Are you ready to be part of our journey?

Manchester

You’ll be joining our Stockport Head office, home to 18 showrooms, our Conference Centre, staff Wellness Hub, a truly state-of-the-art gym - fully loaded with Peloton bikes & every piece of gym equipment you can imagine. An indoor astroturf pitch, chat boxes & creative corners creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees, working across, Brand, Sports Marketing, Marketing Activations, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Account Operations, Finance, HR & many more.

This role is responsible for managing the AKA Demand Planning process for ASOS & Footlocker.

You will be responsible for creating the Key Account Demand Plan and Integrated Business Plan (IBP) for ASOS & Footlocker. The Demand Plan is the basis for Purchasing and significantly influences the inventory management / stock turn. The IBP provides the Europe financial forecasting status.

What you’ll do….

Responsible for managing the demand planning processes for ASOS & Footlocker :

• creating the demand plan which is the volume forecast and the basis for purchasing and influences the inventory management
• creating the Integrated Business Plan (IBP) which is the financial forecast for the business.

Collaborating closely with sales, marketing & supply chain teams.

Exposure to all areas of the business from product creation to delivery into our customers.

Manage risks and opportunities within the forecast.

Support sales with the orderbook intake to ensure the best possible availability.

Skills you’ll need…

Life At Adidas

We operate a flexible hybrid model with 3 fixed days in the office and the flexibility for you to choose where you work from home on the other 2 days. Additionally, we want to accommodate candidates wherever possible with one of our many different flexible working policies, whatever your situation, working around childcare, dependents, or other life commitments.

To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.

Additional Benefits

Leading pension scheme, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Bupa health insurance & Westfield cash plan, generous employee discount and world-class gym facilities on-site at Manchester HQ including Padel, 5-a-side football, yoga, spin and strength training.

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing, Retail, and Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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