Manager Commercial Planning MEA M F D

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the financial and operational planning process across the Middle East & Africa region, ensuring alignment with EMEA HQ.
• Partner with MEA Sales, DTC, Merchandising, and Finance teams to develop and implement seasonal sales, buying, and inventory targets by division, optimizing revenue and profitability.
• Lead the quarterly Net Sales Forecast process for MEA in close coordination with EMEA, Group Finance, and Global Sales.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards in Power BI and SAP, providing cross-functional partners with a comprehensive view of business performance.
• Analyze ASP, COGs, and margin evolution to identify risks and opportunities for in-season business optimization.
• Consolidate and manage sales plans in collaboration with Merchandising and Sales teams, ensuring alignment between retail performance, open-to-buy, and future projections.
• Deliver accurate analysis and actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions across the region.
• Support ad hoc projects, management presentations, and cross-functional meetings to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
  
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Planning and Sales, preferably within the fashion and lifestyle industry
• Strong experience leading sales planning projects with outstanding attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and financial acumen
• Adaptable, resilient, and performance-oriented
• Self-motivated, flexible, and a strong team player
• Advanced Excel skills and solid retail math proficiency, including expertise in open-to-buy processes and retail profitability analysis
• Strong experience with Power BI and SAP
• Excellent verbal and written English; German is a plus
  
  
  

We Offer

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!

Please hand in your application in English.

---