• Have a solution-oriented mindset.
• Quick, bright, talented, and adaptable
• English fluent (written and oral). Able to interact with others in a lively and demanding environment.
• Team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistics, demand forecasting/forecasting methods and financial understanding.
• Outgoing, open personality with a strong desire to learn and develop
• Previous relevant experience in a Demand planning environment or similar role. An understanding of supply chain operations is preferred.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Self-motivating with an ability to work on own initiative and autonomy.
• Able to manipulate and present data from numerous sources according to end user requirements.
• Commercially aware with an active interest in Sports and Fashion.
• Work on improving current processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be numerate, logical, and accurate with excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and inventory management systems, experience with SAP environment a plus but not essential.
• Knowledge and confidence of Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams, Advanced Excel – VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, power queries, VBA and power BI is preferred.
• Experience in planning and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A good level of planning and organizing skills.
• Customer and end consumer focused mindset

Provide reliable and accurate demand forecasts that support the business needs, customer demand and optimise supply chain efficiency​.

• Preparation and delivery of relevant reports pertaining to the Demand Planning process.

• Review Order window accuracy collaborating with Supply Planning.

• Providing Purchase Plan summary.

• Review of rolling supply vs demand.

• Creating and maintaining availability systems

• Ensuring all products have a valid supply calendar

• Liaising with International Supply Chain for incomplete sourcing information

• Stock availability queries and intercompany order processing

• Seasonal buy meetings.

• Progress any orders we cannot fulfil

• Stock adjustments actioned Daily

• Daily tracking of order received and delivered

• Creation & Maintenance of Demand planning seasonal working files.

• Generate and issue Demand plans to Supply planners for purchase placement

• Establish a seasonal calendar for all Demand task deadlines.

• Ensure requested risk is authorized within procedural limits.

• Action the Purchase Plan

• Placing Purchase Orders and a strong understanding of supply chain and purchase orders

• Manage negotiation process with International Supply Chain teams.

• Ensure all Po’s meet the launch plan deadlines.

• Generate the Biannual (Seasonal) Supply Plan. Data collation, processing and preparation. Cross-functional communication with Sales, Merchandising and Business Operations

• Assist in completion of the Mid-season Forecast update, cross-functionally with Business Operations and Global Go to Market team

• Request and collate risk specific Sales feedback pertaining to the demand planning process including digital files and monthly update calls

• Provide support to cross-departmentally to increase productivity and reduce complexity.

• Ownership of all major forecasting and budget milestones and processes

• Responsible for overseeing the customer sell through data upload process.

• Proactively identify daily business opportunities and shortfalls in forward orders.

• Presentation support and data provision for Leadership Team and Sales Managers.

• Align global order windows to Demand files & Sales documentation

• Identify fulfilment opportunities from internal Free stock pools

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Demand Planning Operations by offering solutions in streamlining processes and reporting infrastructure.

• Managing Purchase vs Demand