Business Planner, Demand

Kontoor Brands, Inc.•Greensboro, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Planner – Demand develops and maintains accurate demand forecasts at the Style-Color-SKU level, using Logility DP and input from cross-functional teams to refine the demand plan for the Stream. The role applies forecasting techniques, procedures, standards, and policies; independently analyzes information; and develops solutions to improve processes and forecast accuracy. It collaborates with and presents results to cross-functional teams. Full-time onsite availability is required because of frequent interaction with commercial business partners. The planner works across the organization to deliver and communicate forecasts, develop long-range demand scenarios, manage category risks and opportunities, and align planning with supply capacity and business objectives. The role operates with minimal supervision, leads process and methodology improvements, and facilitates SOE meetings within Stream and SyncOps.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of related work experience in a business-related field, with a proven record of success.
Technical skills in data collection, cleansing, and reporting.
Detail-oriented critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present complex information.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate demand forecasts for assigned categories and communicate production needs to Supply Planning.
Present long-term demand planning scenarios covering an 18- to 36-month outlook in support of business objectives.
Proactively adjust statistical forecast parameters and align forecasts with senior leadership strategies.
Apply advanced forecasting methodologies and established procedures, standards, and policies to refine demand plans.
Analyze market and operational factors influencing demand and recommend inventory optimization strategies.
Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Merchandising, Replenishment, and Supply Planning to reach consensus on future demand forecasts.
Manage category risks and opportunities in alignment with the NPI process.
Maintain alignment with key partners to optimize performance indicators.
Independently tackle complex assignments, clarify ambiguity, and drive structured problem-solving.
Lead teams in optimizing processes, systems, and methodologies to address changing business requirements and improve functional performance.
Operate with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and sound decision-making.
Advance professional, high-quality planning standards across the organization.
Collaborate with SIOP and partner with Supply Planning to develop a constrained demand plan aligned with capacity review.
Facilitate SOE meetings within Stream and SyncOps.