EU Demand Planner

Stanley/Stella; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stanley/Stella is seeking a European Demand Planner to shape inventory decisions and ensure product availability across Europe. You will connect Product, Sales, and Supply Chain to transform market insights into reliable forecasts and actionable recommendations.

Beyond forecasting, you will contribute to assortment decisions, support launches, and drive business performance through data-driven decisions in a fast-growing international environment. Fluent English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, CS or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Finance or analytics.
• Experience in textile, apparel, retail, FMCG or consumer goods is a strong asset.
• Exposure to forecasting, inventory management or S&OP is a plus.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain accurate forecasts by combining historical sales data, market trends, product lifecycle changes and strategic priorities.
• Continuously monitor forecast performance and identify risks, opportunities and improvement actions.
• Prepare forecast insights, key assumptions and performance analyses to support monthly S&OP discussions and decision-making.
• Develop business analyses to strengthen forecast accuracy and understanding of customer purchasing behaviours.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of demand planning processes, methodologies and tools.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

English fluency

Team player

Formation

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or related field

Outils

SQL

Power BI

ERP systems

Description du poste

Your purpose at Stanley/Stella

As a European Demand Planner, you will play a key role in shaping inventory decisions and ensuring product availability across Europe. Acting as the link between Product, Sales and Supply Chain teams, you will transform market insights, customer demand patterns and business priorities into reliable forecasts and actionable recommendations.

Beyond forecasting, you will contribute to assortment decisions, support product launches, and help drive business performance through data-driven decision‑making. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine analytical expertise with business partnering in a fast‑growing international environment.

Your role and impact

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Build and maintain accurate forecasts by combining historical sales data, market trends, product lifecycle changes and strategic business priorities.
• Continuously monitor forecast performance and identify risks, opportunities and improvement actions.
• Prepare forecast insights, key assumptions and performance analyses to support monthly S&OP discussions and decision‑making.
• Develop business analyses to strengthen forecast accuracy and improve understanding of customer purchasing behaviours.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of demand planning processes, methodologies and tools.

Business Partnership with Product Teams

• Support new collection launches by providing demand planning expertise and commercial insights.
• Contribute to assortment decisions by identifying products to maintain, expand, rationalize or discontinue.
• Analyse product performance, customer purchasing patterns and market trends to support product strategy and business decisions.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations that enhance product portfolio performance and availability.

Collaboration with Supply Planning

• Anticipate supply risks and proactively recommend actions to mitigate potential shortages.
• Trigger urgent replenishment actions when required to maintain targeted service levels.

Inbound Flow & Inventory Management

• Track, analyse and prioritize sea and air shipments arriving at European warehouses.
• Coordinate stock allocation and transfer activities to improve product availability across the network.

Business Support & Commercial Collaboration

• Provide visibility and recommendations regarding product availability and inventory constraints.
• Assess the impact of major customer opportunities and contracts on stock levels and replenishment plans.
• Deliver specific analyses and follow‑up for key accounts and strategic business opportunities.
• Use data and insights to support commercial priorities.

About You

Education & Experience

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Finance, Business Analysis or a similar analytical role.
• Experience within a textile, apparel, retail, FMCG or consumer goods environment is a strong asset.
• Exposure to forecasting, inventory management or S&OP processes is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• French is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of SQL is a strong advantage.
• Experience with Power BI or other Business Intelligence tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and planning tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical capabilities and affinity with data‑driven decision‑making.

Who are we looking for?

• A precise and detail‑oriented expert with a passion for numbers and strong analytical skills.
• A proactive and customer‑oriented team player who is willing to go the extra mile and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• A collaborative professional who builds trusted partnerships through respect, transparency, and open communication.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for excellence and continuous improvement.

Key facts & figures

• Network of 3 warehouses in Europe
• Current portfolio of 1600 Style Colour and 12.000+ SKUs
• Reporting to: Head of Demand Planning & Logistics
• Department: Supply Chain

About Us

Founded in 2012, Stanley/Stella has become Europe’s leading brand for premium and sustainable blank apparel. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to redefine how responsible fashion is made, distributed and experienced.

We combine contemporary design with uncompromising quality and a deeply embedded commitment to sustainability. Every choice, from the fabrics we select to the long‑term partnerships we build, reflects our belief that doing better is not optional; it is essential.

At Stanley/Stella, excellence is not a slogan. It is our way of working. We operate with transparency, respect and an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers every team member to make an impact. Together we are shaping a more conscious and inspiring future for our industry and for everyone who wears our products.

Join a company that leads by example, grows with purpose and creates change that lasts.