(Senior) Manager Demand Planning Europe

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Group in Herzogenaurach, Germany, seeks a Demand Planner / Supply Chain Analyst with 3–5+ years in forecasting and analytics to lead regional demand for Europe, collaborate with Merchandising and Sales, and translate seasonal forecasts into monthly plans for supply planning.

The candidate should be fluent with Excel and Power BI, and familiar with SAP S4HANA or planning tools such as Anaplan or O9. Bachelor's degree in a related quantitative field is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or merchandise planning—preferably in sporting goods, apparel, footwear, FMCG
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SAP S4 Hana and planning solutions like Anaplan, O9 is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Create seasonal demand forecasts for Europe, starting with Line Freeze FC.
• Continuously review forecasts with Merchandising and Sales.
• Monitor and adjust during Sell-in and Pre-Order intake.
• Convert seasonal forecasts into monthly plans for supply planning and local purchasing.
• Maintain 12–18 month rolling SKU- and category-level forecasts.
• Ensure master data accuracy for planning (predecessor–successor mapping).
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Track Forecast Accuracy, MAPE, and Forecast Bias; implement corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Demand planning

Supply chain analytics

Merchandising coordination

FMCG knowledge

Power BI

Excel

SAP S4 Hana

Anaplan

O9 solutions

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP S4 Hana

Anaplan

O9

Jobbeschreibung

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION:

• Creating a seasonal demand forecast for the region Europe, starting with the Line Freeze FC until a Demand FC needs to be provided for the European Supply Planning Team
• Continuous review of the demand forecast in close alignment with the counterparts from Merchandising and Sales
• Constant monitoring and adjustments during Sell-in and Pre-Order intake
• Converting seasonal demand forecast into a monthly demand forecast, needed for supply planning and eventually for local purchasing. Maintain 12–18 month rolling SKU- and category-level demand forecasts utilizing historical sales data, market intelligence, and seasonal curves
• Ensuring complete and correct master data for planning purposes, e.g. mapping of predecessor-successor styles
• Building and maintaining collaborative partnership and communicate effectively with internal colleagues
• Monitoring key metrics including Forecast Accuracy (FA), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and Forecast Bias; implement corrective actions when variances occur
• Analysing historical forecast errors and commercial shift patterns to systematically refine statistical models. Strong ability to interpret large datasets, extract actionable insights, and build reliable predictive models.
• Driving innovation that improves processes, analytics, and data visibility. Consequently, driving better business decisions
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for senior management including recommendations based on data analysis
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

YOUR TALENT:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related quantitative field
• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or merchandise planning—preferably within sporting goods, apparel, footwear, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• System Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power-BI. Experience with SAP S4 Hana and planning solutions such as Anaplan, O9 solutions, etc considered as a plus.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.