Demand Planning Manager (12 month fixed term contract)

adidas; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join adidas as a Demand Planning Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract at our Stockport office. You will be pivotal in shaping demand planning for ASOS and Footlocker, influencing purchasing and inventory management while working in a hybrid flexible model. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experiential knowledge of SAP, with the chance to work in a creative and innovative environment. The role offers excellent benefits, including a performance-related bonus and access to world-class gym facilities.

Benefits

Leading pension scheme

Performance related bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bupa health insurance

Generous employee discount

World-class gym facilities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills required.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP Systems.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning processes for ASOS & Footlocker.
• Create demand plan and Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
• Collaborate with sales, marketing & supply chain teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

SAP knowledge

Knowledge of MS Office

Job description

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

Job Description:

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, and 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 & 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 inventory management and 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…

• Good analytical skills
• Excellent numerical skills
• Advanced SAP knowledge (SCM & AFS)
• Good knowledge of MS Office (PP, Word)

UK

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.