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Purpose of role
Provide an accurate forecast of future demand (RDP) that maximizes sales opportunities while minimizing the risk of excess inventory. The role creates alignment between Financial, Channel, Brand and Supply Planning using the SAP APO environment as a single source of truth.
Key responsibilities
- Review and consolidate RMA article forecasts after ranging sign-off across articles and channels.
- Review and maintain the Rolling Demand Plan as Merchandise Plans and Sales Orders are captured.
- Maintain the Demand Plan on a rolling monthly basis and manage demand phasing.
- Review monthly buying volumes and ensure Purchase Requisitions are maintained and converted into Purchase Orders.
- Oversee monthly inventory simulations to support buying and conversion decisions.
- Participate in Management Planning and Buying Review sessions to align demand with constrained supply.
- Support In Season Creation and Hype Demand management with CTC and Channels.
- Drive responsiveness programs, including Never Out of Stock, Planned Responsiveness and Near Shoring.
- Facilitate stock-sharing discussions when supply constraints apply.
- Create reporting suites, support business data maintenance and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Key relationships
CTC, DTC Merchandising, B2B Sales, Global and Local Supply Chain, Emerging Markets Demand Planning and Global Demand Planning teams.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong cross-functional process knowledge or willingness to learn.
- Proactive, collaborative and positive approach in changing environments.
- Ability to think tactically, focus on detail, multitask, solve challenges independently and meet deadlines.
- Methodological skills in data analysis and trend forecasting.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and cross-cultural awareness.
Education, experience and minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or related field required; a higher degree in management or accounting is preferred.
- Five years of cross-functional experience in Marketing Operations, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Sales/Retail or Finance.
- Excellent project management and presentation skills.
- Fluent English, written and verbal.
- Basic Outlook and Word skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- MSTR, Power BI and SAP knowledge preferred.
About adidas
At adidas, employees are encouraged to demonstrate courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect. The company emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion as part of its culture and talent processes.