Ensure the right stock is at the right place and time. The ZDP supports the business with the best dispatch equation “availability & DSI” between the EDC and DC network.
RESPONSIBILITY 1: Define & Implement Dispatch Operational Tactics
MASTER YOUR PORTFOLIO:
Partner with ZMP teams to integrate the sport's Commercial Strategy (Top/Key sellers, weather-dependent families, and Platinum/Gold offers) into dispatch planning.
BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES:
Align dispatch strategies with current business trends and the sport’s Business Plan (BP).
LOGISTIC NETWORK MAPPING:
Maintain an up-to-date mapping of the CZ Logistic network to optimize the tactical "playground."
IDENTIFY YOUR DISPATCH CLUSTERS:
Segment forecast clusters by weather dependency and replenishment clusters by stock tension levels.
DEFINE REPLENISHMENT & FORECAST TACTIC:
Co-author replenishment tactics for the full lifecycle (Implantation, Money Time, End-of-Season), defining ramp-up methods and stock coverage levels.
FORECAST PREPARATION:
Analyze historical ephemeris and new trends to create and adjust DC forecast seasonality for upcoming seasons.
PENURY STRATEGY:
Configure system settings to execute scarcity rules (Gold CARs, E-commerce priority) during peak demand.
RESPONSIBILITY 2: Set Dispatch Replenishment Settings According to Business
ANIMATE DISPATCH SETTINGS:
Challenge and validate mandatory seasonal settings, including UOM, IQ, and MM.
REPLENISHMENT BASIC SETTINGS:
Manage EDC settings (rounding, coverage, lead times) and perform RAZ (reset) of legacy season parameters.
STOCK DISPATCH MONITORING:
Conduct weekly audits of dispatch quality, balancing District sales potential against stock levels.
BUSINESS REPLENISHMENT ADJUSTMENT:
Dynamically update settings (Stock protection, DSI, PCB) based on active sales trends.
LOGISTIC ADJUSTMENT:
Align replenishment with network constraints, warehouse capacity, and local policy shifts.
STOCK REBALANCING:
Execute strategic stock rebalancing flows between DC and EDC as required.
PENURY STRATEGY:
Adjust real-time dispatch settings to uphold penury rules during peak periods.
ADJUST AND GUARANTEE THE BEST END OF SEASON:
Manage reverse flows and specific parameters to ensure a clean seasonal transition.
RESPONSIBILITY 3: Forecast Up to Date and Reliable
FAST FORECAST ADJUSTMENT:
- Monitor and adjust DC forecast levels weekly based on weather, trends, and commercial events.
Lead functional alignment with RDP and Country Sales Managers to synchronize FAST, F&R, and Commercial forecasts.
Proactively alert logistics teams to volume accelerations and ramp-up requirements.
Participate in S&OE meetings and seasonal debriefs.
RESPONSIBILITY 4: Other Roles (Optional)
WW COACHING:
Mentor ZDPs in other CZs on best practices, functional training, and routines.
WW DIGITAL PRODUCT DEPLOYMENT:
Lead the implementation of FAST or SAC dashboard solutions.
DOMAIN REFERENT:
Specialize in a specific domain (e.g., E-commerce, Pool Split) to optimize global settings.
Prerequisites for the Job
Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience:
3+ years in Supply Chain.
Specific Knowledge:
Proficiency in
SAP, SAC, AFO, FAST, and F&R
.
Core Competencies:
Demand Planning, Data Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, and a Continuous Improvement Mindset.
DESIPRO PTE. LTD is a subsidiary of DECATHLON, French company designing, producing and distributing sporting goods.