Manager Operational Demand Planning EM India

Purpose of Role:

• To provide an accurate forecast of future demand (RDP) which maximizes the sales opportunity while minimizing the risk of creating excess inventory.
• The primary focus is to create alignment between Financial (Sales Planning IBP), Channel, Brand, and Supply Planning using the SAP APO environment to harmonize and house this single source of truth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Seasonal Planning Preparation:
• Review and consolidate RMA article forecast post ranging sign-off (Brand/Channel alignment) across articles and channels.
• Review and maintain the Rolling Demand Plan (RDP) as consolidated Merchandise Plans (DTC) and Sales Orders (B2B) are captured.
• Seasonal Consolidation of Demand/In Season Maintenance of Demand:
• Maintain Demand Plan (RDP) on a rolling basis (monthly) and manage phasing of demand.
• Review monthly Buying Volumes and be accountable to ensure Purchase Requisitions (PRs) are correctly maintained to support Demand phasing and correctly converted into Purchase Orders (POs).
• Oversee Inventory simulation on a monthly basis to assist in decision support on buying and conversion discussions (Demand Review MPBR).
• Participate in MPBR (Management Planning & Buying Review) sessions to align Demand to constrained Supply and ensure all channels are updated on operational execution (timing and volumes) in the mid-term.
• Supporting In Season Creation (ISC) & Hype Demand Management:
• Support active weekly maintenance of Plans based on Read & React Analytics (vs Targets).
• Facilitate discussions on stock sharing with channels, should supply constraints be applied.
• Business Decision Support:
• Creation of Reporting Suits to support Business.
• Data Maintenance:
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement of Operational Demand Planning Process.

Key Relationships:

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and influence multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional process knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Pro-active, collaborative and positive attitude even in changing environments.
• Ability to think tactically but also focus on details.
• Used to multi-task, solve challenges independently and work against deadlines to deliver high-quality work on time in full.
• Proven methodological skills (e.g., data analysis, trend forecasting).
• Simplification and efficiency.
• Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Global mind-set and ability to work cross-culturally; experience within different countries and/or different cultures an advantage.

Education, Experience And Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or related field required, higher degree preferred in management/accounting.
• 3 years of cross-functional experience in Marketing Operations, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Sales/Retail or finance.
• Excellent Project Management Skills.
• Excellent Presentation Skills.
• Fluent in English (writing and verbal).
• IT skills: Outlook and Word: Basic; Excel and PowerPoint: advanced.
• MSTR/PowerBI/SAP knowledge preferable.

Diversity Statement:

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.