Demand Planner

Company Description

Hi there, potential colleague! Join us in our mission to become a driver of positive change in the eyewear industry.

Get ready to make a real impact in a certified B Corp as our new Demand Planner by setting up and managing the demand planning & forecasting process within Ace & Tate. 

This full-time position is available immediately at our HQ in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Head of Merchandising and Planning, Anne van Maanen.

You'll be...

• Responsible for analysing historical sales, customer trends & seasonality data
• Developing statistical forecast models and collecting insights from Commercial (retail and e-com), Merchandising, Buying and Finance teams to build a consensus demand planning
• Managing and tracking the forecast accuracy and bias
• Analysing product (new and carryover) performance against projections to determine accuracy of forecast and coverage in line with business growth strategy
• Leading and coordinating the S&OP cycle: a monthly forecast review process in collaboration with cross functional teams to reach an aligned and unbiased forecast agreement
• Managing the rolling forecast on product level
• Analysing the collections and facilitating quarterly business review for phase in/phase out management of end of life and slow-moving inventory
• Working with close collaboration with Merchandising & Commercial teams to provide demand inputs for new business actions
• Assessing, on a weekly basis, at-risk styles for future demand; partner with our supply planner and buying team to mitigate the risk
• Responsible for managing and meeting the availability KPI/targets in collaboration with the Supply Planner and the Buying Team
• Contributing to the yearly and quarterly budgeting and goal setting

You...

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or other relevant field 
• Have 4+ years of related supply chain experience in a (demand) planning role
• Have experience in data analysis, data visualisation & storytelling as well as with Excel/ Google sheets
• Have strong analytical skills and are able to understand the business behind the numbers
• Are great at collaboration and communication 
• Have experience using planning tools and inventory optimisation tools, so you could help roll out planned near future implementations

What's in it for you...

• Being part of a young and very ambitious team
• A flexible hybrid work environment (minimum two days per week at the office)
• Personal development opportunities
• Unlimited access to mental health support
• 25 holidays per year (based on full time)
• Travel reimbursement if you live more than 10kms from our HQ
• Company pension plan
• The chance to be involved with every aspect of a rapidly growing company
• Daily nutritious lunch!
• Participation in events planned by our CultureClub (e.g. Borrel XXL, &talks, holiday gifting, ...)
• Continuous updates of your eyewear collection! 

Jeez, that was a lot. Still with us? If you are, and you’re thinking that you might fit this profile, please apply via the form below. We’d love to hear from you! 

Excited, but in need of a bit more information? We are more than happy to welcome you here at our office (or somewhere else) for an introductory coffee. 

Ace & Tate is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment for all current and potential employees.