Manager, Operational Demand Planning (eCom), Finance Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: End to end management of demand planning for adidas Sport ECOM channel. This role primarily focuses on forecasting, demand analysis, buy reviews, and budget management aligned with the allocated company strategic target. It requies close collaboration with Channel, Brand, and IBP teams to deliver the most accurate demand plan and buying signals for each season Key Responsibilities: Demand Management Create seasonal demand based on the historical data, current sell-out trend and promotional activities. Collaborate closely with the ECOM team to ensure the volume and value (RRP) of the range plan align with seasonal open to buy (OTB) targets. Update the demand forecast in the system accordingly, using monthly split logic and article master checks. Regularly address gaps between the demand plan and the latest business plan by maintaining clear communication with the brand and channels for accurate demand forecasts. Provide timely and detailed demand plans to the supply chain, ensuring alignment with requested granularity. Monitor stock levels regularly to balance supply and demand efficiently Order Management Oversee ranged articles and operational timelines to ensure all regular and spot orders are created and consolidated within the designated cut-off times. Deliver consolidated orders with proper summaries by the cut-off date and track seasonal order progress in line with OTB targets to provide business insights. Generate business reports on actual orders, serving as a single data source for various purposes. Buying Process Support the regular buy review process and timelines, ensuring alignment with Global schedules. Facilitate internal discussions across functions (brand and channels) to align purchasing decisions with business status, marketing plans, and inventory levels. Key Relationships : Brand: Business Unit (BU), Marketing Operations (MOPS) Channel: ECOM merchandising SCM: Purchasing Global: Demand Planning Knowledge Skills and Abilities: High degree of commercial and business acumen knowledge to challenge and drive consensus between brand & channels Demand Planner with proven track record Sufficient understanding of SCM process Proven methodological skills (e.g., data analysis, trend forecasting) Good Commuication Skill in both Korean and English Experience in an operational driven environment (timelines, milestones management) Advanced user of MS Office suite of products Experiences on various modules of ERP system (AFS and APO DP) Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing and/or SCM Over 5 years of sales and/or marketing and/or SCM experience Fluent in written and spoken English is a must AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.