Demand Planner

Crocs, Inc.•Westwood, MA

1d•$87,000 - $97,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner for HEYDUDE is responsible for owning and coordinating the mid- to long-term demand plan for an assigned sales channel within the Americas region. This role partners cross-functionally with Commercial, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to translate commercial strategies into balanced demand, inventory, and supply plans that support profitable growth and strong in-stock performance. This position operates in a highly collaborative environment and plays a critical role in the regional Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Merchandising Financial Planning (MFP) processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Demand Planning and Open-To-Buy (OTB) planning, preferably in a multi-channel apparel or footwear environment.
Hands-on experience with inventory planning and service-level management.
Experience working within Merchandising Financial Planning (MFP) and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) frameworks.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including strong analytical and modeling capabilities.
Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable navigating complexity in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Demand planning systems and SAP experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the demand plan for an assigned Americas sales channel, aligning forecasts with commercial priorities as the business approaches seasonal buy execution.
Interpret changes in buying strategy and market signals into product investment recommendations, balancing sales growth with inventory and margin objectives.
Lead inventory and supply planning efforts to proactively manage in-stock levels and mitigate supply risks.
Develop and propose seasonal and in-season stocking strategies to commercial stakeholders, optimizing revenue, margin, and working capital outcomes.
Coordinate upstream with Supply Chain partners to monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot supply plans while optimizing inventory across the region.
Contribute to the consolidation of regional demand plans and play an active role in regional demand reviews.
Leverage IBP / S&OP processes to surface demand insights and support aligned decision-making across cross-functional teams.
Partner closely with Global MFP and regional Merchandising teams to translate seasonal plans into region- and channel-specific demand plans and tools.