Senior Demand Planner EMEA (Fashion/Temp)
Are you an experienced Demand Planner with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for fashion, retail, and commercial decision-making? For a globally recognized fashion and lifestyle organization, we are looking for a Senior Demand Planner EMEA.
In this role, you will be part of the EMEA Planning & Allocation team and play a key role in driving sales, margin, and inventory performance across multiple channels and markets. You will work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Wholesale, and E-commerce teams to ensure demand forecasts and inventory decisions support the overall commercial strategy.
You will contribute to seasonal planning cycles, support long-term business planning, and provide valuable insights that help optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory levels, and profitability. In addition, you will help improve planning processes and support the development of more junior team members.
Interested? We'd love to tell you more about the organization, team, and opportunity.
Senior Demand Planner EMEA (Fashion/Temp)
Are you an experienced Demand Planner with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for fashion, retail, and commercial decision-making? For a globally recognized fashion and lifestyle organization, we are looking for a Senior Demand Planner EMEA.
In this role, you will be part of the EMEA Planning & Allocation team and play a key role in driving sales, margin, and inventory performance across multiple channels and markets. You will work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Wholesale, and E-commerce teams to ensure demand forecasts and inventory decisions support the overall commercial strategy.
You will contribute to seasonal planning cycles, support long-term business planning, and provide valuable insights that help optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory levels, and profitability. In addition, you will help improve planning processes and support the development of more junior team members.
Interested? We'd love to tell you more about the organization, team, and opportunity.
Responsibilities Senior Demand Planner EMEA (Fashion/Temp)
As Senior Demand Planner EMEA, you will be responsible for translating commercial objectives into actionable demand and inventory plans across the EMEA region.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining demand forecasts across multiple product categories;
- Supporting seasonal sales, margin, and inventory planning processes;
- Aligning demand plans with Merchandising, Buying, Wholesale, and E-commerce teams;
- Providing insights and recommendations to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory performance;
- Supporting seasonal buy planning and product range decisions.
Beyond these core responsibilities, you will analyse business performance, identify commercial opportunities, contribute to integrated demand planning initiatives, and drive continuous improvements in planning systems and processes.
Requirements Senior Demand Planner EMEA (Fashion/Temp)
We are looking for a commercially minded planning professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with excellent stakeholder management skills.
You bring:
- 4-7+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, or Wholesale Planning;
- Experience within fashion, retail, FMCG, or another consumer-driven environment;
- Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory management, and merchandise financial planning;
- Advanced analytical skills and experience working with data-driven decision making;
- Fluent English communication skills.
Experience working in an international matrix organization and collaborating with multiple departments across regions is highly desirable. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Retail, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.
Offer Senior Demand Planner EMEA (Fashion/Temp)
This opportunity offers the chance to join a globally recognized fashion and lifestyle organization where your work will directly impact commercial performance across the EMEA region. You'll collaborate with international teams, work on strategic planning initiatives, and contribute to the success of one of the world's leading fashion businesses.
In return, you can expect:
- A competitive compensation package aligned with the responsibilities and seniority of the role.
- A modern and well-equipped workplace in Amsterdam.
- A hybrid working model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
- A contract running from 10 August 2026 until 10 February 2027.
- A full-time position of 40 hours per week.
How we'll proceed:
Within four working days, we will let you know if you qualify for this position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise, which makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.
