(JUNIOR) MANAGER COMMERCIAL PLANNING (M/F/D)
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Join the Canyon team and work at the cutting edge of the bike industry, with a job as versatile and exciting as the bikes we develop. All in an open, international atmosphere where teamwork, collaboration, true innovation, and a dynamic workplace are all part of our everyday. Ready to ride with us? 
Stellenbeschreibung

THE ROLE

 

The Commercial Planning Manager is the final owner of the Canyon Commercial Commitment for the assigned category and serves as the end to end planning owner, being ultimately responsible for Demand Planning (long term) and Sales Planning (short term). This role serves as the bridge between Category strategy, unconstrained demand planning (o9), Budget and short-term monthly financial execution (Jedox).

The position is responsible for balancing commercial growth ambitions with financial risk and utilizing data-backed insights to optimize inventory health. Operating in a dynamic matrix structure, the role drives collaborative alignment across Sales, Category Management and Supply Planning to turn ambitions into operational planning execution.

YOUR JOB AS PART OF THE CANYON CREW

 

  • Final Forecast Ownership: Own the Committed Reforecast for the assigned category scope, balancing short-term market trading inputs with long-term strategic ambitions.
  • Unconstrained Demand Generation: Synthesize diverse market inputs, regional trends, and digital insights from Canyon.com to develop a robust 0–24 month unconstrained demand signal in o9 Solutions.
  • Consensus Leadership: Lead the monthly cross-functional Demand Consensus Forums in o9, translating market intelligence and unconstrained demand signals into a unified commercial plan
  • System Gatekeeper: Manage and secure the final volume and financial commitment lock inside the planning systems (Jedox) on a monthly basis, ensuring it serves as the definitive operational source of truth for downstream execution across Digital and Sales Teams.
  • Curve & Ratio Refinement: Continuously optimize product size/color ratios and curves based on real-time sell-through performance and changing global demand patterns.
  • E2E Planning Bridge: Ensure a seamless connection across all planning horizons, documenting performance deltas, trade-offs, and risk factors to provide clear visibility for executive leadership
  • Continuous KPI Improvement: Drive ongoing enhancement of forecast accuracy, minimize forecast bias, and ensure strict demand-to-budget alignment.
  • Stock Health Management: Take active ownership of category inventory risk, dynamically optimizing stock turns and preventing overstock or shortages in partnership with Supply Planning.
  • Support S&OP process, in close alignment with Supply Planning, Category and Finance.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for planning process improvement. Drive and lead a culture of continuous improvement, able to spot automation opportunities and building to scale.

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
  • Proficiency in forecasting tools (hands on experience on o9 and/or Jedox is preferred), able to translate data into meaningful insights
  • Excellent knowledge of MS office package and reporting/visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, SAP)
  • Self Starter Attitude – able to navigate in ambiguous scenarios and drive proactive communication with stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills to influence decision-making across teams.
  • Experience working in a complex organizational matrix
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • A passion for bikes and a desire to learn about the cycling world and community

HIGHLIGHTS ON YOUR CANYON TOUR

  • Canyon Crew & Culture: Experience the Canyon Spirit at our legendary crew rides and regular employee events. You’ll also benefit from our professional social and health counseling services.
  • Feel Canyon (Employee Discounts): Take your passion to the road—with attractive employee discounts on our bikes, accessories, and apparel.
  • Compensation & Benefits: We offer fair, performance-based compensation as well as Christmas and vacation bonuses. Your future and security are covered by a company pension plan and accident insurance.
  • Flexibility & Family: Take advantage of 30 days of vacation per year as well as our targeted support for balancing work and family life (especially for childcare during school breaks).
  • Daily Life & Local Mobility: Enjoy subsidized meals in our in-house bistros and a discounted Germany-wide train pass for your commute.
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