Demand Planner

Crocs, Inc.•Westwood, MA

3d•$87,000 - $97,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner for HEYDUDE is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating demand forecasts that support the regional distribution of direct-to-consumer demand and expansion into digital marketplaces. This role partners cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketplace, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Planning teams to translate channel strategies, marketplace signals, and fulfillment requirements into balanced demand, inventory, and supply plans. The position plays a critical role in improving forecast accuracy, supporting regional inventory placement, and enabling strong in-stock performance across direct-to-consumer and marketplace channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning, marketplace planning, or a related planning function.
Experience supporting marketplace, eCommerce, wholesale, or retail channels; digital marketplace or marketplace fulfillment experience preferred.
Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment, inventory positioning, demand variability, and service-level management.
Ability to connect demand plans to regional inventory placement, fulfillment strategy, and operational execution across North America.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including experience building or maintaining forecast models, reports, and planning tools.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally, influence decisions, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Demand planning systems and SAP experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Own demand forecasting for digital marketplace channels, translating sales trends, promotional plans, seasonality, and marketplace inputs into actionable demand plans.
Support regional distribution strategies by aligning direct-to-consumer demand forecasts to inventory placement, fulfillment capacity, and service-level objectives.
Partner with Marketplace, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to ensure forecasts reflect channel priorities, operational constraints, and growth opportunities.
Monitor forecast performance, demand shifts, sell-through, in-stock levels, and inventory health to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
Execute reoccurring allocation process to maintain necessary in-stock levels
Develop SKU- and size-level demand insights that inform inventory placement, replenishment priorities, and product availability across regional fulfillment locations.
Prepare forecast updates, demand review materials, and business insights for cross-functional forums focused on regional demand distribution and marketplace growth.
Use planning systems, Excel-based models, and operational reporting to improve visibility to forecast accuracy, demand volatility, and inventory requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting tools, processes, and reporting that support direct-to-consumer demand planning and digital marketplace expansion.