Central Planner/Supply Chain Analyst

Central Planner/Supply Chain Analyst

Do you believe that sport has the power to uplift the mind? Does joining a truly purpose-driven brand align with your values? Well, then, we are looking for you.

Our Central Planner/Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the overall Demand Planning process of the defined product categories for the EMEA organisation and centrally managed accounts. You will use statistical tools and intelligence and internal collaboration with key stakeholders in, e.g. Supply Planning, Demand Planning (WHS and DTC), Merchandising, Category, Finance, Marketing and IT.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification. 

Our perfect fit.

You have a passion for Supply Chain Analytics and know how it can help an organisation succeed. Continuous improvement is how you approach your work.

Does this sound like you?

• You are analytical.
• You are good with communication and collaboration.
• You strive towards improvement.
• You are driven to get the right results.
• You are resourceful.

How you’ll help us.

Based out of our EMEA Headquarters, just outside of Amsterdam, Netherlands and reporting to the Central Planning Lead, as part of the role, you’ll:

• Be responsible for the Seasonal Forecasting and Purchasing Calendar in collaboration with AHQ and the AEB Calendar Manager.
• Collaborate, create demand and supply review decks, and deliver them.
• Maintain and guarantee effective use of the demand planning system functionalities to enable a business requirement and reflect the lifecycle of products.
• Drive and lead the demand planning activities for Centrally planned accounts.
• Create and support multiple solutions to drive process automation, increase operational efficiency and standardisation, and reduce complexity.
• Ensure data readiness and reporting consistency in reporting tools.
• Proactively find opportunities for solution/automation implementation based on business requirements.
• Support cross departments process alignment and simplification.
• Ensure stakeholders commit; build and maintain good communication and collaboration within Operations and other functions like Sales, Merchandising, and Finance.
• Take full responsibility for the demand planning of our EMEA categories.

More about you.

• Qualification and experience in Demand and Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics and Data Analytics.
• At least three years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or Supply Chain Analytics.
• Experience in Data Analytics – R/Python Programming Language (Preference is R)
• Able to present financial and forecast overviews at all levels.
• Strong numeracy and forecasting skills.
• Good Excel skills.

How we’ll help you.

Your wellbeing is our top priority. That is why we will provide you with these resources to help you achieve and maintain a sound mind in a sound body.

• Free fitness and 60% off sports membership. We will reimburse you for keeping a sound mind and body.
• Calm app. Unlimited access to help develop your mental fitness through sleep, mindfulness, and meditation.
• Runkeeper Go™ app. Free premium subscription to our running app.
• Employee wellness programme. Free mindfulness sessions, online yoga, bootcamp sessions.
• OpenUp Access. A platform that offers professional psychological and medical assistance as well as meditation classes.
• Free running club. Join our beginners or intermediate groups for a weekly running session.

We’ll give you all the support you need to develop your skills along the way, too, thanks to our innovative Learning & Development programme.

We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. We’re committed to supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement.

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand and become part of a family. You will join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies, and healthy minds.