Demand Planner

**Demand Planner (f/m/x)**: APPLY NOW

**Demand Planner (f / m / x)**

ASICS was founded to lift the spirits of the world through sport. That’s why we’re called ASICS. It’s an acronym from the Latin phrase “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano” or “a Sound Mind in a Sound Body.” Right from the very start, our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity and propel people and whole communities forward. We still believe this. Our goal is to support more people to experience the positive mental benefits that sport and movement brings. And we believe every one of us can make a difference. So, when you join ASICS, you join a team who is working together to bring about positive change through movement. Together, we are moving minds.

**Purpose of the role**
- To deliver the financial strategy through supporting the assortment process ensuring the correct weighting is balanced across the range to deliver the commercial & strategic objectives for wholesale and Retail.
- To deliver the agreed financial plans for the stores through effective range planning, clear seasonal transition strategies, forecasting and performance management.

**Demand Planning**
- Build a financial range and forecast plan for each season using detailed analysis in conjunction with the Buyer & Sales, taking all KPIs and metrics into account.
- Ensure OTB and Inventory plans for category / channel are aligned with company strategy and are signed off by the Director.

**Assortment Planning**
- Provide input to line development through analysis of historical performance and market knowledge
- Maintain Store Profiling database, ensuring ongoing validity and accuracy for all locations
- Provide clear Option Plans, including seasonal flow needs, as well as both commercial and logístical requirements.
- Forecast category and/or channel buys and submit to the Head of Planning, ensuring all metrics are adhered to.

**Trading Performance**
- Manage channel / category in-season trading performance through analysis of all relevant KPIs, suggesting corrective actions to ensure the highest levels of sales and profitability for the relevant category / channel.
- Ensure reliability of supply to Points of Sale through proactive influencing of Operational stakeholder and allocation teams.
- Analysis & Reporting
- Provide all category / channel-relevant reporting and analysis for effective management of OTB, Sales and Inventory metrics.

**Systems & Process**
- Ensure MDM accuracy and monitor all systemic information flows to ensure seamless reporting and retailing at HO and at all Points of Sale.
- Continuously monitor ways of working and suggest opportunities for improved efficiency and process enhancement.
- Drive the S&OP process to achieve accurate forecasting and resolution of supply issues.

**Key competencies & Behaviors**:

- Shows great Judgement
- Connects with Customer
- Delivers result effectively
- Drives result through execution and performance
- Strategic

**Required experience**:

- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in demand/merchandise planning.
- Can clearly present financial strategies (linked to the buy) at all levels.
- Strong numeracy skills
- Strong forecasting skills

**AISCS offers**
- Flat organization where individuals can make a difference
- A career path through multiple divisions that span over the entire EMEA org
- Employee discount on ASICS product
- A competitive salary
- Located in Neuss, Germany

**Are you interested?