Vacatures controller Leiden

Hoofddorp HQ | ⏱ Full or part-time (32/39h) | Wholesale Department

United Legwear & Apparel Company (ULAC) is a global apparel and accessories company founded in 1998, designing, manufacturing, and distributing a portfolio of leading fashion and lifestyle brands across wholesale, retail, and franchise channels worldwide. Our brand partners include Scotch & Soda, Ted Baker, PUMA, Hurley, Skechers, Champion, and more.

Headquartered in New York, with European offices in Hoofddorp, Düsseldorf, and London, ULAC combines strong commercial execution, operational excellence, and data?'driven decision?'making to drive sustainable growth across its multi?'brand platform.

We are looking for a Sales Forecasting Specialist to strengthen our commercial planning and forecasting capabilities, based in our Hoofddorp office. This role sits at the intersection of sales, finance, and operations and plays a critical role in forecasting demand, shaping budgets, supporting inventory decisions, and enabling data?'driven commercial decisions.

The primary focus will be on Scotch & Soda's wholesale and franchise business across Europe, with scope to support additional brands within the ULAC portfolio as the platform continues to grow.

This is a highly visible role that partners closely with senior stakeholders and works cross?'functionally across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Sales Forecasting & Budget Planning

• Own and develop sales and demand forecasts for Scotch & Soda across European wholesale and franchise markets

• Build country?' and partner?'level forecasts covering sales, demand, and inventory

• Translate forecasts into annual budgets, targets, and financial plans

• Track performance against forecast, explain variances, and recommend corrective actions

• Continuously refine forecasting models based on market trends, trading performance, and commercial insights

Performance Analysis

• Analyze historical sales data, market conditions, and customer performance to produce accurate, data?'driven forecasts

• Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve forecasting quality

• Maintain sales and demand forecasts with precision and timeliness

• Identify underperforming products and recommend actions such as promotions or clearance strategies

Inventory & Stock Optimization

• Support inventory planning in close collaboration with the Inventory Controller, Supply Chain, and Operations teams

• Use sell?'through and forecast accuracy analysis to inform future buys and allocations

• Help minimize overstocks and stockouts by aligning forecasts with operational execution

Reporting & Business Storytelling

• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly sales and forecast reporting

• Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights for sales leadership and senior management

• Act as a trusted business partner, bridging finance, sales, and operations

• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision?'making

Cross?'functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Act as the primary point of contact for forecasting?'related questions

• Partner with EU Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure alignment

• Continuously improve forecasting processes, tools, and methodologies

• Streamline workflows to increase efficiency and scalability

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (Master's preferred)

• 2-4 years of experience in sales forecasting, demand planning, financial planning, or a related analytical role

• Background in fashion, retail, wholesale, or consumer goods is strongly preferred

• Experience working with European markets and franchise partners is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Commercial mindset with a clear understanding of risk vs. Opportunity

• Confident communicator who can explain complex numbers to non?'financial stakeholders

• Comfortable working independently in a fast?'paced, commercial environment

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with forecasting or ERP tools

• Fluency in English

• Eligible to work in the Netherlands without requiring sponsorship

Why Join ULAC?

At ULAC, you'll work with globally recognised fashion brands while contributing to a dynamic and growing European business with international reach. You'll play a meaningful role in shaping commercial decisions through data and insight, with exposure across multiple brands and functions.

What we offer

• 28% employee discount on Scotch & Soda products + VIP access to sample sales

• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in our modern Hoofddorp office

• Travel support: public transport allowance or mileage reimbursement

• Fresh lunches, unlimited coffee, drinks & snacks

• Wellbeing perks, including ClassPass discounts and OpenUp coaching

• A diverse, collaborative team culture focused on growth and continuous learning

If you're ready to drive impact, grow your career, and help shape the future of sales forecasting within a multi?'brand fashion business, we'd love to hear from you.