Bata Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global concern with more than 30,000 employees, 24 production facilities, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries across the globe, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best prices, backed by unparalleled service, for 120 years.

Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, buildings, or technology, but, more importantly, people, knowledge, and core values. This visionary approach has enabled the company to meet each new challenge with creativity and foresight, while earning the trust and confidence of customers, employees, and the communities in which it does business.

Today, Bata's pioneering decentralized production system, featuring semi-autonomous regional facilities guided by three regional business units, allows the company to quickly adapt to changes in the marketplace and seize potential growth opportunities. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to proudly function as a local company in every country it serves.

Description of the Role The Global Demand Business Analyst acts as the analytical and strategic right hand of the Global VP of Demand Planning, providing global performance visibility, business insights and decision support while driving standardization, continuous improvement and transformation of the Demand Planning capability.

The Global Demand Business Analyst is responsible for ensuring the optimal distribution and replenishment of inventory across the retail network, maximizing product availability while balancing stock levels and supporting sales performance.

The role allocates inventory according to commercial priorities, stock availability, and store demand, ensuring that the right products and size assortments are available at the right location and at the right time.

By continuously monitoring sales performance, inventory levels, and key retail KPIs, the Global Demand Business Analyst identifies stock imbalances, risks, and opportunities at both product and size level. Through proactive replenishment and inter-store rebalancing activities, the role optimizes inventory productivity,



minimizes stock-outs and excess stock, and improves overall service levels across the distribution network.

Working closely with Merchandising, Demand Planning, Logistics, and Retail teams, the Global Business Analyst ensures that allocation and in-store replenishment decisions are aligned with commercial priorities, inventory availability, and operational constraints. The role provides data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making and continuously improve inventory performance.

Success in this position requires strong analytical capabilities, a solid understanding of allocation and replenishment methodologies, inventory optimization principles, and the dynamics of the footwear or fashion industry. The role combines advanced data analysis with a proactive, results-oriented approach, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and the ability to build effective relationships across multiple business functions to deliver optimal inventory performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Solid knowledge of allocation strategies, replenishment methodologies, and stock optimization techniques.
- 3/4 years of experience of strong understanding of Footwear or Fashion industry, including seasonal and carry-over products, size curves, and product lifecycle.
- Proficiency in replenishment and inventory planning systems (e.g. Blue Yonder or similar tools).
- Understanding of Retail KPIs (e.g. sell-through, weeks of coverage/supply, rate of sale, stock out and service level).
- Familiarity with Demand Planning, Retail stores management and Logistic constraints.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Reporting

- Global Demand Planner Manager (direct)

Profile Skills & Attributes

Work Experience The ideal candidate brings:

- Ability to allocate inventory across stores based on commercial priorities and stock availability.
- Strong analytical skills to monitor sales and inventory performance to identify stock imbalances, risks,



and opportunities at size level.
- Ability to optimize product availability either via replenishment or re-balancing cross stores, maximizing sales while minimizing excess inventory both in store or in warehouse.
- Excellent collaboration skills with Merchandising, Demand Planning, Logistic and Retail teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present inventory insights and recommend actions.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
- Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving and fast reaction.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.

Language Proficiency

- English

Conditions of employment

- Hybrid and on-site

Location

- Limena (Padova), Italy

Why Work at BATA

People are at the heart of what we do. From the consumers and customers we serve to the communities in which we operate, to the employees who drive our success year after year. Through our CSR programs, volunteering, and philanthropy, we deepen our connections with the company, our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate.

What We Offer: PACKAGE & BENEFITS

Competitive salary, generous benefits and a respect for work-life balance form the foundation of what we offer at Bata. We then go the extra mile to train and equip our employees to make the most of the opportunities available to them. We provide industry-leading development programs to foster a Culture of teamwork, Integrity and Excellence in everything we do.

As a global brand, we value diversity and mobility, encouraging our people to pursue positions in new regions that will help them grow professionally and personally. Our multicultural leadership team is representative of this commitment and our brand's international footprint.

Joining

Bata means joining a company where you can have an impact, where you can shape the future of a global footwear organization.

- Permanent contract;
- Fixed salary range: 35.000 € - 40.000 €;
- Full time (40 working hours per week);
- CCNL Trade (14 payslisps);
- Flexible working hours;
- Bonus: up to 10% of based salary;
- Lavoro da remoto policy after in person onboarding period;
- Canteen;
- Elearning platform;
- Discounts on BATA products.

📌 GLOBAL DEMAND BUSINESS ANALYST (Limena)
🏢 Bata Group
📍 Limena