Manager, Demand Planning (Portland, OR, US)

Adidas
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Coaching","Project management","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Facilitation","Communication","Stakeholder management","Influencing"]

Lead and coordinate the demand planning process for assigned channels, partnering with Category Demand Planning to validate inputs and ensure accurate, timely plans. Facilitate Demand & Supply meetings and translate volume-to-value into key commercial and financial discussions. Own channel-specific reporting and project delivery, drive process improvements for forecast accuracy and data quality, and mentor junior team members while supporting senior leaders with risk escalation and decision support.

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Manager, Demand Planning (Portland, OR, US)

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Job Summary

Lead and coordinate the demand planning process for assigned channels, partnering with Category Demand Planning to validate inputs and ensure accurate, timely plans. Facilitate Demand & Supply meetings and translate volume-to-value into key commercial and financial discussions. Own channel-specific reporting and project delivery, drive process improvements for forecast accuracy and data quality, and mentor junior team members while supporting senior leaders with risk escalation and decision support.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and coordinate channel demand planning, validating and guiding demand plan inputs with Category Demand Planning.
  • •Facilitate Demand & Supply meetings and planning touchpoints to align stakeholders and ensure the buy signal for the channel is flowing as expected.
  • •Own channel-specific projects from concept to completion, delivering measurable impact and driving process improvements for forecast accuracy, efficiency, and data quality.
  • •Oversee creation, maintenance, and delivery of channel reporting, consolidating performance, risks, and opportunities into actionable recommendations.
  • •Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on processes and timelines, and support cross-functional collaboration as a deputy to the Senior Manager.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEquityEducation AssistancePaid ParentalLong-term DisabilityLife InsurancePaid HolidaysAdoption SupportFertility Support

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5-7 years of operations experience in a large Footwear, Apparel, Sporting Goods, or Consumer Products organization with increasing responsibility.
  • •5-7 years of experience in planning, buying, replenishment, or related roles.
  • •4-year college degree with emphasis in business or finance.
  • •Proficiency in SAP (APO & AFS) and advanced MS Excel/MS Office (PowerPoint, Access, Word).
  • •Fluent English and strong leadership/coaching skills to mentor junior staff.
Experience:5-7 yearsFootwearApparelSportswearConsumer productsPlanningReplenishment
Education:Bachelor's in business or finance
Skills:LeadershipCoachingProject managementAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingFacilitationCommunicationStakeholder managementInfluencing
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAP (APO & AFS)SAP APOSAP AFSMS ExcelMS Office SuitePowerPointAccessWord

Company Brief

Adidas
Global sportswear company designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serves consumers and athletes through branded products, direct-to-consumer retail, and wholesale channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1949
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