Merchandise/Demand Planner
Salomon
Merchandise/Demand Planner
Salomon
Creates premium mountain footwear and gear
We are recruiting our new Merchandise/Demand Planner !
Within the Global Deployment Merchandising & Planning team, you will play a key role in sales forecasting and in aligning customer demand with our industrial capabilities for the Apparel category. You will actively contribute to the S&OP process and work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams.
Support the Merch HQ Deployment team in developing and validating regional sales and demand plans for assigned markets.
Support the Merch HQ Deployment team in creating phased sales and demand plans by region, distribution channel, and SKU at item, channel, and regional levels.
Collect regional sales and demand plans and facilitate Regional Demand Management Reviews (Regional DMRs) for assigned markets.
Analyze sales plans and buffer viability. Share insights with the Merch HQ Deployment team to challenge plans, focusing on gaps, inconsistencies, timing issues, and product prioritization.
Ensure sales and demand plans are uploaded into planning systems.
Ensure adherence to the demand review governance and meeting cadence.
Provide outputs from regional demand reviews to the Merchandise/Demand Planning Leader in preparation for Global Demand Review meetings.
Ensure overall consistency of processes and planning tool utilization.
Monitor regional forecast accuracy and drive corrective action plans related to service levels and inventory performance for assigned markets.
Analyze regional forecast accuracy and identify key drivers of forecast variances across regions.
Monitor local inventory levels on a monthly basis (e.g., days of inventory), highlight overstock or stock-out risks, service level performance, and corrective action plans with regional teams and Supply Planning.
Ensure execution and follow-up of inventory reduction plans in line with inventory management (EMG) guidelines.
Specific Activity – Responsible Purchasing Practices (FLA)
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Nous recrutons notre nouveau Merchandise/Demand Planner!
Au sein de l’équipe Global Deploiement Merchandising & Planning, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la prévision des ventes et l’alignement des besoins clients avec nos capacités industrielles, pour le périmètre Apparel. Vous contribuerez activement au processus S&OP et serez en lien étroit avec les équipes commerciales, supply, marketing et finance.
Soutenir le déploiement Merch HQ dans la création et la validation des plans de ventes et de demande régionaux pour les pays assignés
Garantir l’exécution du rythme des revues de la demande
Suivre la précision des prévisions régionales et assurer le suivi des plans d’actions correctives liés au service et aux stocks pour les pays assignés
Activité spécifique – Pratiques d’achats responsables (FLA)
Respect du Code de conduite sur le lieu de travail et des Principes de travail équitable et d’approvisionnement responsable de la Fair Labor Association tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement
Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or an equivalent field.
3 to 5 years of experience in Merchandise Planning or Demand Planning within an international, multi-regional environment.
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and an advanced planning tool (such as SAP).
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, multicultural environment.
Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a collaborative mindset.
Functional leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
Fluent English required (C1 level).
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3 à 5 ans d’expérience en Merchandise Planning ou Demand Planning dans un environnement international et multi-régions.
Maîtrise d’Excel, Power BI et d’un outil de planification avancée (type SAP).
Capacité à travailler en transversal et à faire passer des messages clairs dans un environnement multiculturel en pleine évolution.
Excellentes compétences analytiques, sens business et esprit collaboratif.
Leadership fonctionnel et capacité d’influence.
Anglais courant indispensable (C1).
Why Join Us?
A human-sized company with an international, dynamic, and committed team.
A growing company with an exciting project driven by strong values.
👉 Ready to join the Salomon adventure? We look forward to meeting you 😊
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Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?
Une entreprise à taille humaine avec une équipe internationale, dynamique et engagée
Une entreprise en croissance avec un projet enthousiasmant, porteur de valeurs
👉 Envie de rejoindre l’aventure Salomon ? Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer 😊
Salomon makes footwear, apparel, and winter sports equipment for mountain sports as a premium lifestyle brand rooted in the French Alps. Its products combine high-quality materials and performance design to help people move in snow, on trails, and in outdoor adventures. What sets Salomon apart is its close collaboration between designers, engineers, and athletes at its Annecy Design Center, using real athlete feedback to shape the future of sports and culture rather than just following trends. The company’s goal is to shape the future of mountain sports and outdoor culture by delivering reliable, high-performance gear and creating a lifestyle around the mountains.
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