- Implement and facilitatethe monthly IBP process for Pacific by initiating, preparing and conducting all review meetings and IBP data analysis with the cross-functional IBP Team.
- Drive regular communication with Sales & Marketing to capture business changes affecting the demand plan.
- Provide monthly hindsight review to business – historical data (Net Sales, Volume & Margin), analysis & insight as inputs for future IBP planning
- Collaborate with supply chain, sales, marketing and finance to achieve sales and service objectives.
- Educatethe IBP Community members to ensure a smooth and accurate demand planning implementation.
- Monitor key KPIs for ad-hoc, short- and long-term planning (CY, CY+1, CY+2) aligned with global standards.
- Support and lead the valuation of Risks & Opportunities from IBP to Market Commitment in the official Rolling Forecast (RFC).
- Collaborate with CtC on the seasonal/fiscal demand plan at critical GTM milestones.
- Ensure the accuracy of the Demand planning forecast data by providing statistical forecasting as another viewpoint.
- Work together with GBS to manage and maintain the monthly demand plan (drumbeats) in the demand planning system (SAC)
- Maintainand improveIBP Regular reports.
- Prepare group reporting (*IBP DP tool) accurately and in a timely manner, andlead system upgrades and enhancements together with the DP regional hub.
- Play a key role in strategic planning, forecasting, and decision-making to ensure that business goals are met by regularly using company sales, P&L, costs, margins, inventory, ASPs, and other key financial data.
Key Relationships:
- Regional Hub: Commercial / Marketing and Demand Planning teams
- Group Corporate Solutions Planning
- Group Finance& GBS.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- track record in a similar role in Demand Planning.
- Solid analytical skillsand proven methodological skills (e.g., data analysis, trend forecasting).
- Solid financial skills and experience.
- Strong organizational skills are essential to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Complete familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent tools, especially advanced Excel.
- A high degree of commercial and business acumen knowledge to challenge and drive consensus between Sales & Marketing.
- Exceptional interpersonal (e.g., relationship management, facilitation, collaboration)and communication skills.
- Proven leadership and managerial skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of demand planning experience within large sales organisation
- University degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or related analytical discipline.
- Preferable experience in the sport or clothing industry.
A competitive base salary, bonus scheme and adidas employee benefits are also on offer to the successful candidate, these may include:
- Remote Work Options
- Employee Assistant Programs
- Parental Benefits
- Employee Discount on adidas Merchandise
How do I apply?
- Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions
- You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements
- Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries.