<div class="WordSection1"> 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 harmonise and house this single source of truth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-top:0.8pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.8pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 48.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Pre-Seasonal Planning Preparation</li> </ul> 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. <ul style="margin-top:0.8pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.8pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 48.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Seasonal Consolidation of Demand/In Season Maintenance of Demand</li> </ul> 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 in conjunction with CTC & Channels Be the key driver in Responsiveness programs (Never Out of Stock, Planned Responsiveness, Near Shoring) supporting active weekly maintenance of Plans based on Read & React Analytics (vs Targets) Facilitate discussions on stock sharing with channels, should supply constraints be applied. <ul style="margin-top:0.8pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.8pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 48.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Business Decision Support</li> <li style="margin:0.8pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 48.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Creation of Reporting Suits to support Business</li> <li style="margin:0.8pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 48.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Data Maintenance</li> <li style="margin:0.8pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 48.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Contribute to Continuous Improvement of Operational Demand Planning Process </li> </ul> KEY RELATIONSHIPS <ul style="margin-top:13.4pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:13.4pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">CTC Team (Brand) on Range guidance and RMA</li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">DTC Merchandising Teams, B2B Sales Teams</li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global/Local Supply Chain (PSI, PSC)</li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Emerging Markets Demand Planning</li> <li style="margin:0.25pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global Demand Planning</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.4in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and influence multiple cross-functional stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin:0.2pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong cross functional process knowledge or willingness to learn</li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Pro-active, collaborative and positive attitude even in changing environments.</li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to think tactically but also focus on details.</li> <li style="margin:0.4pt 0.15in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Used to multi-task, solve challenges independently and work against deadlines to deliver high-quality work on time in full.</li> <li style="margin:0.45pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven methodological skills (e.g. data analysis, trend forecasting).</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.15in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Simplification and efficiency.</li> <li style="margin:3.1pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy</li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 0.05in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global mind-set and ability to work cross-culturally; experience within different countries and/or different cultures an advantage.</li> </ul> EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.2in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor's degree or related field required, higher degree preferred in management/accounting.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.2in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">5 years of cross-functional experience in Marketing Operations, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Sales/Retail or finance.</li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent Project Management Skills.</li> <li style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent Presentation Skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.25pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Fluent in English (writing and verbal).</li> <li style="margin:0.95pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">IT skills: Outlook and Word: Basic; Excel and PowerPoint: advanced.</li> <li style="margin:0.95pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">MSTR/PowerBI/SAP knowledge preferable.</li> </ul> </div>

Manager Operational Demand Planning (Istanbul, Istanbul, TR) @ adidas

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