Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
International Demand Planning and Merchandising Planning professional with 15+ years of experience across pharmaceutical, FMCG, and fashion industries. Proven track record in forecasting, S&OP leadership, merchandise/commercial planning and inventory optimization within complex EMEA environments. Strong business partner to Commercial, Finance, Buying, and Supply teams, combining analytical expertise with hands-on operational execution. Experienced in building forecasting and merchandising planning processes, driving performance through KPIs, and supporting strategic decision-making across product categories and retail networks.
○ Drive purchasing budgets for the Womenswear division by brand and category to achieve turnover and margin targets ○ Lead purchase planning, including pre-collections and open-to-buy management ○ Optimize sales, margin, and stock performance across collections ○ Define and manage markdown strategies aligned with the commercial and marketing calendar ○ Deliver performance and size-curve analyses (top & flop) by brand, department, and store to refine assortments
○ Developed and implemented end-to-end demand planning processes for Kipling Wholesale and Concessions, covering pre-season and in-season planning ○ Built bottom-up forecasts and assortment plans aligned with financial targets, channel objectives, and commercial priorities ○ Drove cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to align forecasts, product lifecycle decisions, and orderbook health ○ Led pre- and post-season performance analysis, identifying demand risks and opportunities and supporting inventory optimization initiatives ○ Managed and coached one team member
○ Formulated demand forecast for Levi's Core Men Bottoms products aligned with financial objectives and commercial plans ○ Identified demand risks and opportunities, influenced inventory strategies and raw material positioning ○ Collaborated with Merchandising and Planning teams to ensure alignment on forecasts, assortments, and product lifecycle
○ Developed and implemented a forecasting process for the EMEA region ○ Led the monthly EMEA S&OP process in collaboration with Finance, Sales and Supply to meet financial and organisational objectives ○ Defined and established KPIs to measure forecast accuracy ○ New product development and discontinuation planning
○ Developed and implemented a full S&OP framework, accross the EMEA region, aligning Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders. ○ Led end-to-end supply–demand alignment for the EMEA region, driving visibility and decision-making across country, regional, and global S&OP cycles ○ Designed and rolled out product launch and product discontinuation processes ○ Defined KPIs and forecast accuracy metrics for EMEA and local markets ○ Managed long-term backorder situations, partnering with Global Supply & EMEA/Local Commercial teams to execute fair-share allocation and ensure equitable market supply ○ Trained local planners on sales forecasting tools and best practices