Sales Planner

stichd; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands is seeking a Customer Planning Specialist. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining customer forecasts, monitoring key performance indicators, and developing sales plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in business studies, 3–5 years in retail, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position requires advanced knowledge of Excel and an understanding of forecasting methodologies. Working remotely is not permitted.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Retail preferred.
• Background in planning, forecasting, or supply chain is a plus.
• English proficiency in spoken and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain customer forecasts for multiple seasons.
• Monitor and report on key planning measures.
• Utilize historical trends to inform planning decisions.
• Develop budgets and sales plans.
• Work closely with Sales for assortment planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical tools

Forecasting methodologies

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor in business studies or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your Mission

1. Customer Planning & Forecasting

• Create and maintain customer forecasts for the current season plus three future seasons.
• Ensure plans are aligned with brand strategies.

2. Performance Measurement

• Monitor and report on key planning measures such as turnover value.
• Track KPI’s such as stock rotation and forecast accuracy.

3. Data Analysis & Insights

• Utilize historical trends and sell-through data to inform planning decisions.
• Analyse customer expectations to optimize allocations.

4. Planning Execution

• Develop budgets, sales plans, demand planning, and short-term operational logistics.
• Apply planning logic at customer level (algorithm, OTB, etc) to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with Sales teams for offering and assortment planning.
• Connect with the planning team of the customers through regular calls for alignment.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for efficient operational execution.

6. Scope & Delivery

• Focus on top 25 customers to achieve planning goals across FOB, warehouse, and shopfloor levels.
• Manage delivery splits by order type and plant.

7. Tools & Reporting

• Use Excel for planning and ensure timely updates to the supply chain cube.
• Provide monthly updates and maintain planning accuracy across multiple levels.

Your Talent

• Advanced Excel and analytical tools;
• Strong understanding of forecasting and planning methodologies;
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable plans;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Bachelor in business studies or equivalent;
• 3–5 years of experience in Retail (preferred);
• Background in planning, forecasting, or supply chain is a plus;
• English on proficiency level (spoken and written);
• Analytical, result oriented, commercial.

This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.