Demand Planner

Foot Locker

North Brabant, Netherlands

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Overview

Foot Locker’s supply chain is the backbone of delivering a seamless experience to our customers across Europe—both in-store and online. Our network includes over 600 retail stores, a recently opened omni-channel warehouse in Haps, and a third-party logistics (3PL) facility in Corby, UK. Together, these hubs ensure timely fulfillment of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) orders and replenishment for Wholesale (WTS) channels.

The Haps facility represents a major step forward in our transformation toward omni-channel excellence. It is designed to integrate with our global system landscape and enable advanced automation and process optimization. The Demand Planner, Supply Chain Strategy will play a key role in aligning demand with operational capacity by working closely with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Daily Demand & Inventory Planning

· Create and maintain daily, weekly, and seasonal demand forecasts based on sales trends, historical data, and commercial inputs.

· Translating data into actionable insights will directly contribute to improving service levels and operational performance.

· Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve planning models and assumptions.

· Analyze historical data, seasonal trends, and business inputs to refine forecasts.

Operational Collaboration

· Maintain close alignment with Warehouse Operations, Planning & Allocation, Buying, Merchandising, and eCommerce.

· Ensure smooth communication of demand changes to operations and stakeholders.

· Lead and prepare the operational updates for the daily/weekly cross-functional meetings.

Contribution to IBP / S&OP Strategy

· Support the Manager Inbound & Demand Planning in setting up and maturing the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.

· Provide accurate and timely demand inputs for the rolling 13-week tactical planning horizon.

· Ensure discipline and stability within the fixed 4-week planning period, safeguarding data consistency and reducing last-minute variability.

· Collaborate cross-functionally to align demand assumptions, capacity considerations, and operational constraints.

· Prepare structured inputs for pre-S&OP and S&OP review cycles, ensuring transparency on risks, opportunities, and required decisions.

Data Analysis & Reporting

· Analyze demand patterns, replenishment effectiveness, and operational trends to support continuous improvement.

· Provide clear, structured reporting on forecast accuracy, stock levels, KPIs, and deviations.

· Use data to identify root causes for inaccuracies and propose improvements.

System & Process Ownership

· Ensure high-quality data input and consistency across forecasting tools, ERP systems, and reporting dashboards.

· Support testing and implementation of system enhancements or process changes.

· Contribute to improving forecasting tools and methodologies.

Issue Resolution & Exception Management

· Identify and address demand-related issues such as supply delays, SKU performance deviations, or warehouse bottlenecks.

· Coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate operational risks quickly and effectively

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.

· Experience: 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning, preferably within a logistics or warehouse environment.

· Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong understanding of logistics and warehouse operations.

· Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

· Strong analytical mindset with hands-on attitude.

· Comfortable working with large datasets (Excel, ERP/WMS systems; forecasting tools is a plus).

· Strong communication skills; able to collaborate across multiple departments.

· Proactive, structured, and solution oriented.

· Fluent in verbal and written communication in Dutch and English.

Benefits