Manager Demand Planning - EM South

Adidas; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen Demand Planner, der die zukünftige Nachfrage präzise prognostiziert und die Verkaufschancen maximiert. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit verschiedenen Teams zusammen, um eine nahtlose Planung und Ausführung zu gewährleisten. Sie werden für die Erstellung von Berichten verantwortlich sein, die Geschäftsentscheidungen unterstützen, und dabei helfen, die Effizienz des operativen Planungsprozesses kontinuierlich zu verbessern. Wenn Sie eine proaktive Denkweise und eine Leidenschaft für Datenanalyse haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in funktionsübergreifenden Bereichen wie Marketing oder Finanzen.
• Starke Fähigkeiten in Datenanalyse und Trendprognose erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Erstellen von Prognosen zur Maximierung der Verkaufschancen und Minimierung des Risikos von Überbeständen.
• Überwachung des Bedarfsplans und Verwaltung der Einkaufsvolumina.

Skills

Kommunikation

Datenanalyse

Projektmanagement

Trendprognose

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss

Höherer Abschluss in Management oder Rechnungswesen

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

PowerBI

MSTR

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE :

To provide an accurate forecast of future demand that maximizes sales opportunities while minimizing excess stock risk. The primary focus is to create alignment between Financial (Sales Planning – IBP), Channel, Brand, and Supply Planning using the SAP IBP environment to establish a single source of truth.

Maintenance of Product Families

Coordinate pre-seasonal alignment with the Market Supply Team on seasonal demand trends (local Product supply / Global Supply).

Align Product Family mid-term plans from IBP with seasonal brand (CTC) guidance. Review statistical forecasts based on algorithms.

Pre-Seasonal Planning Preparation

Review and consolidate RMA article forecasts post-ranging sign-off (Brand / Channel alignment) across articles, product families, and channels.

Review and consolidate iMAP Merchandise Plans (DTC), Sales Orders (B2B), and additional forecasts as orderbooks are developed.

Support CTC in understanding category development or Product Family gaps once article forecasts are consolidated.

Seasonal Consolidation of Demand / In-Season Maintenance of Demand

Maintain Demand Plan on a rolling monthly basis and manage demand phasing.

Review monthly buying volumes and ensure Purchase Requisitions (PRs) are accurately maintained to support demand phasing and converted into Purchase Orders (POs).

Oversee inventory simulation monthly to support buying decisions and demand review discussions (S&OP).

Participate in S&OE sessions to align demand with constrained supply and update channels on operational execution (timing and volumes).

Facilitate stock sharing discussions with channels in case of supply constraints.

Business Decision Support

Create reporting suites to support business decisions.

Ensure data maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement of the operational demand planning process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Align with IDP team on monthly Drumbeat KPIs (RDP and IBP).
2. Lead the monthly IBP drumbeat and ensure IBP submission accuracy within EM deadlines.
3. Manage RMA Range guidance to align shape and gross sales volumes with IBP assumptions.
4. Manage category / article demand.
5. Facilitate and steer S&OP sessions with SCM, Brand, Channels, and Finance.
6. Ensure demand signals are effectively communicated to Product Supply.
7. Consolidate and manage monthly buying volume guidance.
8. Provide monthly inventory simulation data for IBP process.
9. Participate in S&OE sessions with SCM, Channels, and Finance.
10. Collaborate with EM DP team to standardize planning approaches across regions for improved accuracy.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• CTC Team (Brand) on Range guidance and RMA
• DTC Merchandising Teams, B2B Sales Teams
• Global / Local Supply Chain
• Emerging Markets Demand Planning
• Global Demand Planning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong process knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Proactive, collaborative, and positive attitude in changing environments.
• Ability to think tactically with attention to detail.
• Experience in multi-tasking, independent problem-solving, and meeting deadlines.
• Methodological skills in data analysis and trend forecasting.
• Focus on simplification and efficiency.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Global mindset with cross-cultural experience is advantageous.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or related field; higher degree preferred in management or accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of cross-functional experience in marketing operations, merchandising, sales/retail, or finance.
• Strong project management and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Basic IT skills in Outlook and Word; advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of MSTR, PowerBI, or SAP is preferable.