Demand Planner

Foot Locker, Inc.; Haps; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount on in-store and online products

Flexible working (hybrid position)

25 holidays

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is looking for a Demand Planner in Haps, Netherlands, to enhance its supply chain strategy. The ideal candidate will create demand forecasts and collaborate closely with various operational teams to ensure effective inventory management.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 3-5 years of supply chain experience. The role offers a hybrid work model, 25 holidays, and employee discounts among other benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 analytical mindset with hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecasts based on sales trends and historical data.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations to align demand changes.
• Analyze demand patterns and operational trends for continuous improvement.

Skills

Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Logistics Operations

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Overview

Foot Locker’s supply chain is the backbone of delivering a seamless experience to our customers across Europe—both in-store and online. Our network includes over 600 retail stores, a recently opened omni-channel warehouse in Haps, and a third-party logistics (3PL) facility in Corby, UK. Together, these hubs ensure timely fulfillment of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) orders and replenishment for Wholesale (WTS) channels.

The Haps facility represents a major step forward in our transformation toward omni-channel excellence. It is designed to integrate with our global system landscape and enable advanced automation and process optimization. The Demand Planner, Supply Chain Strategy will play a key role in aligning demand with operational capacity by working closely with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Daily Demand & Inventory Planning

• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and seasonal demand forecasts based on sales trends, historical data, and commercial inputs.
• Translating data into actionable insights will directly contribute to improving service levels and operational performance.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve planning models and assumptions.
• Analyze historical data, seasonal trends, and business inputs to refine forecasts.

Operational Collaboration

• Maintain close alignment with Warehouse Operations, Planning & Allocation, Buying, Merchandising, and eCommerce.
• Ensure smooth communication of demand changes to operations and stakeholders.
• Lead and prepare the operational updates for the daily/weekly cross-functional meetings.

Contribution to IBP / S&OP Strategy

• Support the Manager Inbound & Demand Planning in setting up and maturing the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.
• Provide accurate and timely demand inputs for the rolling 13-week tactical planning horizon.
• Ensure discipline and stability within the fixed 4-week planning period, safeguarding data consistency and reducing last-minute variability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align demand assumptions, capacity considerations, and operational constraints.
• Prepare structured inputs for pre-SOP and SOP review cycles, ensuring transparency on risks, opportunities, and required decisions.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze demand patterns, replenishment effectiveness, and operational trends to support continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, structured reporting on forecast accuracy, stock levels, KPIs, and deviations.
• Use data to identify root causes for inaccuracies and propose improvements.

System & Process Ownership

• Ensure high-quality data input and consistency across forecasting tools, ERP systems, and reporting dashboards.
• Support testing and implementation of system enhancements or process changes.
• Contribute to improving forecasting tools and methodologies.

Issue Resolution & Exception Management

• Identify and address demand-related issues such as supply delays, SKU performance deviations, or warehouse bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate operational risks quickly and effectively

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.

Benefits

• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
• 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~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