Demand & Supply Planner (m/w/d)

Join us as a Demand & Supply Planner – Shape the Future of Our Global Supply Chain
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Demand & Supply Planner to support our rapidly growing sourcing network in Asia and lead the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning process. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring demand, inventory, and production align seamlessly to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

What You'll do:

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Production teams to create accurate demand forecasts and supply plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes to optimize stock levels and maintain high service standards.
• Monitor and analyze demand/supply alignment, using data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

Why This Role Matters: Your expertise will directly impact our ability to scale globally, improve efficiency, and deliver on customer promises. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, influence key business outcomes, and grow your skills in advanced planning and analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and optimize demand and supply plans tight back to market needs and financial targets.
  
• Plan and coordinate inventory, production capacity, and deliveries to meet market requirements.
• Global Forecast Coordination: Consolidate forecasts, manage cycles, and enhance tools/processes in collaboration with Sales and Product teams.
• Supply Planning: Derive net requirements, create & manage purchase orders, and prioritize production in coordination with manufacturing partner.
• Analyze market and supply chain data and translate insights into actionable improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Improve planning processes and engage in cross-functional collaboration to strengthen end-to-end performance.
• Order Book Management: Ensure order book guidelines on flow and adherence to rules are followed, coordinate reviews, and maintain transparency on open orders.
• Reporting & Transparency: Deliver regular reports on inventory, backlog, and cancellations; develop weekly tracking dashboards. Provide KPI updates as input to S&OP and S&OE cycles.
• Lead specific improvement projects (incl. subject matter expertise for large-scale IT implementations and new planning software).
  

Your Profile:

• 3–5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP (ideally in consumer goods/footwear).
• Strong analytical & reporting skills and proficiency in Excel and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Structured, pragmatic approach to process improvement and planning.
• Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus).
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to facilitate cross-functionally and manage complexity.
• Takes initiative and thrives on impact.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, international work environment with fast decision-making
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• Company bicycle and employee discount
• Company pension scheme
• Canteen and meal subsidies
• Discounts with cooperation partners
• Annual employee events such as summer party and Christmas party
  

If we have sparked your interest and you would like to work for a growing company, we look forward to receiving your detailed application.

Or by mail to:

LOWA Sportschuhe GmbH
Miriam Hofmann
Hauptstraße 19
85305 Jetzendorf