Demand & Supply Planner
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Business
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination
Location: Germany
Join us as a Demand & Supply Planner – Shape the Future of Our Global Supply Chain
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Demand & Supply Planner to support our rapidly growing sourcing network in Asia and lead the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning process. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring demand, inventory, and production align seamlessly to deliver exceptional service to our customers.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Production teams to create accurate demand forecasts and supply plans.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes to optimize stock levels and maintain high service standards.
- Monitor and analyze demand/supply alignment, using data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
Why This Role Matters:
Your expertise will directly impact our ability to scale globally, improve efficiency, and deliver on customer promises. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, influence key business outcomes, and grow your skills in advanced planning and analytics.
- Develop, monitor, and optimize demand and supply plans tight back to market needs and financial targets.
- Plan and coordinate inventory, production capacity, and deliveries to meet market requirements.
- Global Forecast Coordination:
Consolidate forecasts, manage cycles, and enhance tools/processes in collaboration with Sales and Product teams. - Supply Planning:
Derive net requirements, create & manage purchase orders, and prioritize production in coordination with manufacturing partner. - Analyze market and supply chain data and translate insights into actionable improvements for efficiency and reliability.
- Improve planning processes and engage in cross-functional collaboration to strengthen end-to-end performance.
- Order Book Management:
Ensure order book guidelines on flow and adherence to rules are followed, coordinate reviews, and maintain transparency on open orders. - Reporting & Transparency:
Deliver regular reports on inventory, backlog, and cancellations; develop weekly tracking dashboards. Provide KPI updates as input to S&OP and S&OE cycles. - Lead specific improvement projects (incl. subject matter expertise for large-scale IT implementations and new planning software).
- 3–5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP (ideally in consumer goods/footwear).
- Strong analytical & reporting skills and proficiency in Excel and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Structured, pragmatic approach to process improvement and planning.
- Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus).
- Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to facilitate cross-functionally and manage complexity.
- Takes initiative and thrives on impact.
- A dynamic, international work environment with fast decision-making
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- Company bicycle and employee discount
- Company pension scheme
- Canteen and meal subsidies
- Discounts with cooperation partners
- Annual employee events such as summer party and Christmas party
If we have sparked your interest and you would like to work for a growing company, we look forward to receiving your detailed application.
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