Gesloten vacatures planner Almere Stad

In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and executing data-driven planning strategies that ensure the right products reach the right customers at the right time. By combining analytical expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration, you will help drive accurate forecasting, optimize commercial performance, and support both short- and long-term business objectives. 
Key Responsibilities;

• Manage end-to-end demand and supply planning processes to ensure efficient product distribution to customers
• Lead the design and execution of the commercial plan to drive Sport-by-channel growth aligned with the 6 Season Planning Rolling Forecast (PRF), ensuring strong distribution strategies, margin optimization, and a consumer-first mindset.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to enhance in-season performance and overall marketplace health by leveraging data-driven insights and business analytics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate operating plans into actionable strategies that guide investment, buying, and allocation decisions in support of channel and sport growth objectives.
• Identify and clearly communicate risks and opportunities impacting financial targets, ensuring proactive decision-making and mitigation strategies.
• Lead Operating Plan and Assortment Plan reviews with cross-functional stakeholders, driving alignment, accountability, and continuous forecast refinement.
• Define and validate key planning assumptions, including POS data, marketplace growth/share expectations, distribution strategies, and product potential, ensuring accuracy and transparency in forecasting.
• Monitor in-season performance against the operating plan and proactively recommend course corrections to optimize financial and commercial outcomes.
• Reconcile in-season assortment plans with rolling forecasts and supply plans to ensure alignment across demand, supply, and financial targets.

RequirementsWhat You Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, forecasting models, and data interpretation
• Deep understanding of planning processes, financial drivers, and supply chain dynamics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities and propose actionable solutions
• High level of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering results

BenefitsContract via Undutchables and competitive secondary benefits.Start date: 30.03.2026Est. End date:30.03.2027Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this positionApplication ProcedureIf you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. By clicking on apply, you agree to our privacy commitment and terms and conditions. Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission. Curious about how the recruitment process works within Undutchables, click here to read more.