EU Demand Planner

Stella SA; Oudergem; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

You will own the monthly demand forecast for approximately 1,600 Style-Colour references and help drive data-driven decisions. Fluent in English; French is a plus, with advanced Excel and BI skills valued.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning or analytical roles.
• Experience in textile/retail/FMCG is a strong asset.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Own the monthly demand forecast for 1,600 Style-Colour references at SKU and warehouse level.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales and Supply Chain to translate market insights into forecasts.
• Monitor forecast performance and identify risks and improvement actions.
• Support S&OP discussions with forecasting assumptions and analyses.
• Coordinate stock allocation and inbound flows to improve product availability.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Formation

University degree (Business/SC/Engineering/Math/Economics/CS)

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

• Own the monthly demand forecast at Style-Colour, SKU and warehouse level for a portfolio of approximately 1,600 Style-Colour references:
• 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

• Act as a trusted partner to Product teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• 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

• Work closely with Global Supply Planning teams to ensure the right balance between customer demand, inventory levels and product availability.
• 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

• Monitor and manage inbound product flows into European distribution centres.
• 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

• Partner closely with Sales teams to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
• 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