Demand Planner

Fanatics•Tampa, FL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The demand planner is responsible for supporting the demand planning process by building bottoms-up plans, managing in-season forecasts, and reconciling open-to-buy targets. This role partners with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate forecasts, assortment execution, and inventory health across categories. You’ll contribute to calendar milestones, from preliminary tops-down plans to PO deadlines, while developing expertise in demand planning tools and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related field
4–6 years of experience in demand planning within retail, consumer products, or licensing
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and planning tools
Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines with increasing independence
Demonstrated knowledge of sales, margin, inventory, and productivity metrics
Collaborative mindset with growing ability to influence cross-functional partners

Responsibilities

Build bottoms-up financial and inventory plans by league/category aligned to department targets
Manage in-season demand forecasting and update open-to-buy models to track sales, margin, and turn
Support vendor plan creation by preparing templates, reconciling actuals, and updating key deliverables
Prepare seasonal calendar milestones to ensure readiness for leadership reviews
Partner with Merchandising and Finance to reconcile sales forecasts, buy plans, and post-event performance
Provide analysis and insights to guide decision-making while developing independent judgment in complex planning scenarios