Manager, Channel Demand Planning
adidas
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Shanghai • 🇨🇳 China
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- As core business partner, lead the most accurate demand plan for all channels
- Ensure top-down demand plan is aligned with Channel targets and GCA strategy
- Translate Account ambition to buy guidance based on Net Sales / Sell-out targets for Accounts
- Generate Account demand rolling plan, liaise with Channel to coordinate their demand planning activities
- Support and facilitate mitigation planning by Category and Account for any OTB gaps
- Provide inputs to SP milestones representing Channel and Accounts demand requirements
- Monthly business review by Category and Accounts with cross-function
- Identify Chase and Buffer buy opportunities early on
- Closely work with Channels, MOPS, PSI and SO team to coordinate with MCAF booking
- Monitor Chase weekly sales tracking report
- Review inventory development of the Account against target & sell-out
- Support company strategic projects
- Support regular reporting on Category and Channel alignment
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of Planning or Account Management experience within large sales organisation
- Preferable experience in the sport or clothing industry
- Experience successfully leading, managing and developing a team (if applicable)
- Business degree from leading business school
- Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.
- Skills and abilities in other language are an added plus
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
demand planninginventory managementsales trackingmitigation planningbusiness analysisreportingaccount managementstrategic project supportbuy guidancecross-functional collaboration
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
business degree