JOIN THE CANYON CREW!

AT CANYON WE AIM TO BE THE MOST INSPIRING BIKE BRAND IN THE WORLD. AND NOW MORE THAN EVER, WE’RE LOOKING FOR BRIGHT, COMMITTED PIONEERS TO REACH THE PEAK WITH US.

OUR CUSTOMERS RIDE TO CONNECT WITH THEIR BODIES, THEIR FRIENDS, AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS. THEY FEEL PART OF AN EVER-GROWING COMMUNITY OF OPTIMISTIC CHANGE-MAKERS – AND THEY STAY WITH US FOR THE SEAMLESS, PROGRESSIVE, PERSONALISED EXPERIENCES THAT WE OFFER THEM.

BE IT ON A PERFORMANCE BIKE, E-BIKE OR URBAN BIKE, CANYON RIDERS FEEL CONNECTED AS A CYCLING SOCIETY RESHAPING THE WORLD.

WE INSPIRE TO RIDE – AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US IN THAT MISSION.

THE ROLE

The Demand Planner will be key to lead the cross-functional team efforts in accurately forecasting true demand for Canyon Business. This role will be ensuring high quality and accuracy by feeding forecasts on SKU level, bringing external and internal inputs into the forecasting process to serve the customer in the marketplace. The Demand Planner will also be able to develop and maintain long lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Sales and Category.

YOUR JOB AS PART OF THE CANYON CREW

• Drive an aligned 24 month rolling demand forecasting process together with the cross functional team, focusing on the mid to long term growth opportunities for Canyon.
• Review historical trends, demand drivers and interpret data developed from statistical models to build unbiased bottom-up forecast on SKU level. Drive data driven decision making within the organization.
• Regularly update tool to optimise stock levels, reviewing fast and slow turning products and identify countermeasures. Assure the timely communication of ongoing forecast changes to stakeholders.
• Support S&OP process, in close alignment with Supply Planning.
• Proactively identify opportunities for demand planning process improvement. Drive and lead a culture of continuous improvement, able to spot automation opportunities and building to scale.
• Ensure forecast consistency, through the building of a consensus between the Sales Team, Category and Finance.
• Closely work with the Supply Planning Team by focusing on giving them the right input to deliver the needed levels of inventory to meet Customer Demand.

HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE RACE

• Educational level: Bachelor degree in Business Administration or similar
• 3/4+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply planning and/or Retail Planning
• A passion for bikes and a desire to learn about the cycling world and community
• Self Starter Attitude – able to navigate in ambiguous scenarios and drive proactive communication with stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of MS office package and reporting/visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, SAP)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to translate data into meaningful insights and optimise demand process
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with forecasting tools (i.e. O9) is desired

HIGHLIGHTS ON YOUR CANYON TOUR

• Fair and performance-related remuneration as well as Christmas and holiday bonuses
• 30 days holiday per year for a good work-life balance
• Relocation service
• Flat hierarchies and the opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative company
• From a pool of over 170 current Canyon bikes, you can take your current favorite home with you on loan - our test bikes exclusively for employees allow you to literally experience our entire portfolio
• Canyon Crew Rides (employee tours after work) and employee events (Christmas party and summer party) for an excellent team spirit
• Bikes and accessories at attractive employee conditions
• Subsidized meals in our bistros to fortify yourself
• Individual career and training opportunities for personal and professional development
• A wide range of tasks, tangible products and a sporty team atmosphere in an exciting environment with nice colleagues await you
• Very good accessibility by bike or public transport, plus company-owned parking facilities

WHAT SETS US APART

Our commitment to riding is contagious – that’s what you notice when you start working at Canyon. It’s essential that our employees feel fully engaged with their work so that together we can achieve the high standards we set for ourselves, our products and our service. A variety of hands-on tasks, true innovation and a dynamic workplace are all a part of our everyday.
Each individual has a key role to play in Canyon’s success. Whether you’re a student, graduate, or have previous leadership experience, we have the right position for you. After all, the jobs we offer have to be as versatile and exciting as the bikes we develop.

Our flat hierarchies enable you to quickly take responsibility and shape where you want your career to go. As an employer, we successfully combine our local roots with an increasingly international approach. Sustainability and integrity core to our values alongside passion, responsibility and excellence.

In the end, it all comes down to this: Inspire to ride.

APPLY NOW

Do you love riding and being part of a close team? Then you're the right candidate for us.
We look forward to reading your application including salary expectation and earliest possible start date.

Your contact person is:

Anna-Lena Brede