Director Assortment Planning Training EMEA

The role is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, optimizing assortment plans, and supporting business growth through data-driven decision-making. The position analyzes consumer demand, market trends, sales data, and business insights to improve forecast accuracy and enable effective product planning.
The role partners with Merchandising, Sport, Sales, and S&IM teams to create strategic seasonal assortment plans, optimize inventory and sales performance, and provide clear demand signals to Supply Planning and Sourcing teams. The position also supports process improvements and provides expertise within demand and assortment planning functions.

• Develop accurate demand forecasts by analyzing consumer demand, market trends, sales data, and business insights to support effective product planning and customer profitability.
• Create and maintain short-term account and brand-specific forecasts by incorporating replenishment data, customer information, promotional activities, marketing plans, and product lifecycle changes.
• Utilize statistical analysis, forecasting tools, and data-driven decision-making techniques to improve forecast accuracy and identify demand patterns.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support within the demand planning function while ensuring effective communication and documentation.
• Analyze internal and external demand signals, market conditions, and sell-through performance to deliver reliable global forecasts.
• Co-own the EMEA Assortment Plan by collaborating with Merchandising, Sport teams to create strategic seasonal plans focused on profitability, productivity, and consumer-focused offerings.
• Ensure clear demand signals are provided to Supply Planning and Sourcing teams to support seasonal business objectives.