Overview:
Foot Locker’s supply chain is the backbone of delivering a seamless experience to our customers across Europe—both in-store and online. Our network includes over 600 retail stores, a recently opened omni-channel warehouse in Haps, and a third-party logistics (3PL) facility in Corby, UK. Together, these hubs ensure timely fulfillment of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) orders and replenishment for Wholesale (WTS) channels.
The Haps facility represents a major step forward in our transformation toward omni-channel excellence. It is designed to integrate with our global system landscape and enable advanced automation and process optimization. The Demand Planner, Supply Chain Strategy will play a key role in aligning demand with operational capacity by working closely with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Daily Demand & Inventory Planning
- Create and maintain daily, weekly, and seasonal demand forecasts based on sales trends, historical data, and commercial inputs.
- Translating data into actionable insights will directly contribute to improving service levels and operational performance.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve planning models and assumptions.
- Analyze historical data, seasonal trends, and business inputs to refine forecasts.
Operational Collaboration
- Maintain close alignment with Warehouse Operations, Planning & Allocation, Buying, Merchandising, and eCommerce.
- Ensure smooth communication of demand changes to operations and stakeholders.
- Lead and prepare the operational updates for the daily/weekly cross-functional meetings.
Contribution to IBP / S&OP Strategy
- Support the Manager Inbound & Demand Planning in setting up and maturing the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.
- Provide accurate and timely demand inputs for the rolling 13-week tactical planning horizon.
- Ensure discipline and stability within the fixed 4-week planning period, safeguarding data consistency and reducing last-minute variability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align demand assumptions, capacity considerations, and operational constraints.
- Prepare structured inputs for pre-S&OP and S&OP review cycles, ensuring transparency on risks, opportunities, and required decisions.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze demand patterns, replenishment effectiveness, and operational trends to support continuous improvement.
- Provide clear, structured reporting on forecast accuracy, stock levels, KPIs, and deviations.
- Use data to identify root causes for inaccuracies and propose improvements.
System & Process Ownership
- Ensure high-quality data input and consistency across forecasting tools, ERP systems, and reporting dashboards.
- Support testing and implementation of system enhancements or process changes.
- Contribute to improving forecasting tools and methodologies.
Issue Resolution & Exception Management
- Identify and address demand-related issues such as supply delays, SKU performance deviations, or warehouse bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate operational risks quickly and effectively
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning, preferably within a logistics or warehouse environment.
- Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of logistics and warehouse operations.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with hands-on attitude.
- Comfortable working with large datasets (Excel, ERP/WMS systems; forecasting tools is a plus).
- Strong communication skills; able to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Proactive, structured, and solution oriented.
- Fluent in verbal and written communication in Dutch and English.
Benefits:
- Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
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25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~3 days p/w)
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Employee Discount on in-store and online products
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Casual Sneaker Culture
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Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
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Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
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Travel reimbursement
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Access to premium wellness apps
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Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription
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Pension Plan
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Discounted Collective Health plans
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Activities organized by our Social Committee #
