Demand Planning Manager - adidas group - Dubai

Job Description




SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SPORT
For over 80 years the adidas Group has been part of the world of sports on every level, delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear, apparel and accessories. Today, the adidas Group is a global leader in the sporting goods industry and offers a broad portfolio of Brands and products.
 
Working for adidas Group means being a part of a company that strives to hire, develop, and retain people with a passion for their work, for sport, for our brands, and to perform on a diverse team.  If you like our products just wait until you meet the people who make them.
 
Our Dubai office is located in Deira with views of the Creek which is a shallow lagoon used by traditional dhows and modern water transport.  The office covers 3 floors and incorporates 7 showrooms, large lunch/recreation room and gym.
 
As the Demand Planning Manager you will report into the Managing Director and be responsible to align the demand of the market, between Marketing and Sales, from an unbiased perspective, across all brands and channels; and to foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve one committed Sales Plan, linked to the market budget plan/forecast.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Facilitate monthly demand process
Provide statistical forecasting as another viewpoint
Ensure the accuracy of the Demand Planning Forecast Data
Drive consensus plan between Sales & Marketing
Focus on volume & value (Gross Sales to Std. Margin)
Ensure MD‘s agreement and acceptance
Identify gaps & facilitate Gap closing activities
Disaggregate demand plan down to article / SKU level & communicates with Supply
Support MD and management team in operational work
  
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
Demand Planning Manager with proven track record of successfully managing demand planning in a large sales organization
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, facilitation)
High personal impact and high communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Proven methodological skills (e.g., data analysis, trend forecasting)
High degree of commercial and business acumen knowledge to challenge and drive consensus between Sales & Marketing
Proven leadership and managerial skills (if applicable)
Fluent in written and spoken English is a must. Skills and abilities in other language are an added plus
 
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
 
Minimum 6 years of demand planning experience within large sales organisation
Preferable experience in the sport or clothing industry
Business degree from leading business school
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