• Job Description

  Req#: 517812

  Manager, Demand Planning (IBP)

  This is a 12 month Contract role
  

  Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

  Implement the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process with sales and marketing to meet Adidas Pacific's demand planning strategy.

  Key Responsibilities :

  • Implement and facilitate the monthly IBP process for Pacific by initiating, preparing and conducting all review meetings and IBP data analysis with the cross-functional IBP Team.
  • Drive r egular 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.
  • Educate the IBP Community members to ensure a smooth and accurate demand planning implementation.
  • M onitor key KPIs for ad-hoc, short- and long-term planning (CY, CY+1, CY+2) aligned with global standards.
  • Support and lead the v aluation 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)
  • Maintain and improve IBP Regular reports.
  • Prepare group reporting (*IBP DP tool) accurately and in a timely manner, and l ead system upgrades and enhancements together with the DP regional hub.
  • Support the Sr. Manager by participating in and providing feedback regarding regional IBP process enhancement and global projects.
  • 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:

  • Market IBP Team: Sales, Marketing, Retail, e-Com, and Finance and their respective Management Teams
  • Regional Hub: Commercial / Marketing and Demand Planning teams
  • Group Corporate Solutions Planning
  • Group Finance & GBS.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Proven track record in a similar role in Demand Planning.
  • Solid analytical skills and 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.

  What’s on offer?

  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.

• About the company

  Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories.

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