Fais Group of Companies operates in the retail/wholesale sector of sportswear, apparel, footwear & accessories for more than 45 years, dominating the Greek market and expanding its activities internationally.
The Group covers all distribution channels, focusing on strong cooperations with key wholesalers and long-term relationships, bringing powerful & innovative brands to the consumers. In retail, the Group operates flagship, stand-alone and multi-brand stores, corners within all major department stores, outlets and e-shops in Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and most recently in Czech Republic and Slovakia, representing top brands like Kalogirou, Haralas, Puma, Under Armour, KIKO Milano and Levi’s.
We are looking for a Demand Planner who combines analytical precision with a strong commercial mindset. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director of Kiko MILANO, you will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, supporting key business decisions, and ensuring the right products are available at the right time and place.
You will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and Logistics teams, acting as a key link between commercial strategy and operational execution.
If you’re a person who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and seeing your insights turn into real business impact
Responsibilities
- Ensure product availability across stores and warehouses, balancing demand and supply efficiently.
- Control store replenishment and stock replacement processes.
- Coordinate intra-warehouse and store-to-store stock movements.
- Take ownership of the S&OP Demand Planning process and maintain a consensus company forecast for assigned categories.
- Develop demand forecasts at multiple aggregation levels (Product Family, Collection, SKU) and for multiple time horizons (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Logistics, Store, and Merchandising teams to align business objectives and ensure maximum product availability.
- Implement, optimize, and maintain planning tools to improve forecast accuracy.
- Analyze historical sales trends, identify demand drivers, and develop statistical forecast models.
- Evaluate inventory levels before replenishment to minimize overstock and stockouts.
- Monitor key performance KPIs and recommend actions to improve planning efficiency.
- Provide insights that support commercial decisions, such as pricing, promotions, and assortment planning.
- Contribute to the definition of inventory strategies for existing items, new launches, and product phase-outs.
- Support the team with analytical reports and ad-hoc requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, statistics, or a related field.
- Master’s degree will be considered an asset.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Planning, ideally within the Retail industry.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
- Excellent command of MS Office (especially Excel).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Entersoft) and planning software (e.g., SO99) will be considered a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect data insights with business impact.
- Eager to learn, proactive, and highly organized personality.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Growth opportunities within a data-driven, expanding organization.
- Access to our Corporate Wellness Program.
- Discount on all the Group’s brands.