Demand Planner

Napapijiri is looking for an exceptional Demand Planner to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

For over 30 years, Napapijri has pioneered the future of fashion. From our Italian beginnings, innovating outdoor apparel in the shadow of Monte Bianco, to tackling nature’s most challenging environments on polar expeditions, our desire to lead the way is what makes us who we are. As a premium outdoor lifestyle brand, we provide an urban outdoor aesthetic combined with functionality and comfort for an eco-conscious consumer.          

Let’s Talk about the Role

Demand Planning

• Drive forecast generation at SKU level for the whole collection in line with Operations budget in order to achieve targets (excess reduction, shortage reduction, on time service maximization).

• Map forecast accuracy by channel, collection, product segmentation and style level, identifying and highlighting risks and opportunities in the demand pool.

• Lead and facilitate regular dialogs with Sales Operations, Sales team and DTC to gather commercial trends and required input for the demand plan.

• Control demand planning Key Performance Indicators, driving a continuous improvement approach within the brand and planning mitigating actions if needed.

• Work closely with Operations team to control inventory generation and liquidation, highlighting any risk/opportunity to the leadership team and proposing corrective actions. Coordinate reorder pool to be aligned with financial expectations, commercial projections and inventory targets.

• Open To Buy and actual orders alignment control for DTC channels.

• Coordinate Forecasting activities and deadlines with other departments to grant the correct flow of information.

• Work closely with Sales/Merchandising/Product Team to maximize collection efficiency and to manage selection, lifecycle management and delivery plan of the product line.

• Participate the seasonal consensus meetings with Supply Planning to assure highest forecast accuracy and to reduce risk of blind purchases. Work closely with Supply Planning to calculate and plan SKU buys based on forecast, sales orders, inventory levels, open purchase orders and production constraints (minimums, lead time), to achieve maximum on time deliveries and minimum inventory risk, shortage and surcharge expense.

• Analyse shortage and excess inventory to guarantee maximum efficiency

• Support Demand Review and Strategy meeting preparation

Footwear Demand & Supply Planning

• Coordinate Planning activities and deadlines with other departments and with customer to grand the correct flow of information and to execute Forecasting, Planning and Product Acquisition activities: buy dates and deliveries definition, buy plan to vendors, size range management, system set up and coordination with Pricing/Sales Operations/Customer Ops for direct shipment settings, sales campaign deadlines communication to Sales/DTC

• Work closely with Sales/Merchandising Team on Footwear line efficiency and capacity optimization (style count and product flow) to manage risks and opportunities based on forecast trend/variation

• Calculate and plan SKU buys based on forecast, sales orders, inventory levels, open purchase orders and production constraints (minimums, lead time), in order to achieve Planning KPI (on-time delivery, shortage, excess, surcharges)

• Place SKU buys to the vendors and assure data flow accuracy

• Liaise regularly with vendors to follow up on production status.

• Buying process management and PO maintenance in SAP and INFOR
   

Reporting and Analysis

• Lead and own qualitative and quantitative analysis to highlight trends, opportunities and performances related both to product and distribution tiering and channels.

• Regularly update Forecast evolution file to highlight risks/opportunities.

• Seasonal reporting (Forecast accuracy, ABC report).

How You Will Make a Difference

• University Degree in industrial engineering, economics, statistics or equivalent.

• Fluent English, verbal and written.

• Few years of experience with Forecasting and Planning activities

• Excellence in Excel, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office environment.

• Passion for working with numbers, analytical mindset.

• Ability to work with large volumes of data from multiple sources, manipulating information in a meaningful way and the ability to interpret and challenge complex data.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy.

• Strong work ethic and efficiency while respecting deadlines.

• Team player but also able to work independently.

• Proactive approach with a “continuous improvement” mind-set and willing to change the status quo.

• Flexible in thinking style and in the ability to work within a dynamic working environment where priorities frequently change.

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!