Demand Planner

Foot Locker EMEA; Haps; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Employee discount

Sneaker culture

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Travel reimbursement

Wellness apps

Bike plan

Pension plan

Health plan discounts

Social events

Job summary

Foot Locker EMEA in the Netherlands is seeking a Demand Planner to link forecasting with warehouse and supply chain planning. You will translate demand forecasts into actionable plans for our Haps distribution center, collaborating with warehouse and planning teams to balance stock and customer availability across Europe.

The role emphasizes developing and improving demand forecasts and S&OP processes, analyzing KPIs, ensuring data quality, and driving data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of logistics and warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with hands-on attitude.
• Comfortable with large datasets (Excel, ERP/WMS; forecasting tools a plus).
• Fluent in Dutch and English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve demand forecasts and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with warehouse and strategic planning teams to align demand and inventory levels.
• Support the development of S&OP processes, including meetings.
• Analyze performance KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor data quality and optimize processes and systems.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and risks.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel

ERP/WMS systems

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Overview

Our omni-channel distribution center in Haps plays an important role within Foot Locker’s European supply chain. As Demand Planner, you will connect data and forecasting with what happens on the warehouse floor, translating demand forecasts into practical actions for warehouse and supply chain planning.

Overview

Our omni-channel distribution center in Haps plays an important role within Foot Locker’s European supply chain. As Demand Planner, you will connect data and forecasting with what happens on the warehouse floor, translating demand forecasts into practical actions for warehouse and supply chain planning. Working closely with operational Supply Chain teams, you will help ensure that our network is prepared for changing demand while supporting our stores and Direct-to-Consumer operations across Europe. In this role, you are responsible for developing and continuously improving demand forecasts and inventory planning. You will work closely with both operational and strategic teams to align demand and inventory levels effectively, ensuring high product availability. In addition, you will support the further development of the S&OP process by preparing and leading meetings and providing the necessary management information to support decision‑making. By analyzing performance KPIs, you will identify opportunities for improvement and translate data‑driven insights into concrete actions. You will be responsible for maintaining data quality across systems and processes and actively contribute to their ongoing optimization. Furthermore, you will proactively identify operational bottlenecks and risks, enabling timely corrective actions to prevent disruptions within the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve demand forecasts and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with operational (warehouse) teams and strategic (planning and allocation) teams to align demand and inventory levels.
• Support the further development of S&OP processes, including preparing and leading meetings.
• Analyze performance KPIs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor data quality and optimize processes and systems.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning, preferably within a logistics or warehouse environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of logistics and warehouse operations.
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with hands‑on attitude.
• Comfortable working with large datasets (Excel, ERP/WMS systems; forecasting tools is a plus).
• Strong communication skills; able to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proactive, structured, and solution oriented.
• Fluent in verbal and written communication in Dutch and English.

If you currently work as a Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Planner, Inventory Planner or Capacity Planner and are ready to take your next step into Demand Planning, we would also like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
• 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office minimum 3 days p/w)
• Employee Discount on in-store and online products
• Casual Sneaker Culture
• Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
• Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
• Travel reimbursement
• Access to premium wellness apps
• Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription
• Pension Plan
• Discounted Collective Health plans
• Activities organized by our Social Committee