Smartwool: Senior Demand Planner

VF Corporation•Denver, CO

8d•$77,760 - $97,200

About The Position

At Smartwool, we are a group of insatiable outdoor adventurers who want to share the joy of crisp powder turns, hard first ascents, scrambly summit sunrises, pine needle-cushioned hikes, and s’more-filled weekends with everyone. We’re committed to transparency, sustainability, and getting out there. And we're serious about having fun while doing it. We are a team committed to creating products with Merino wool at their core, reducing our environmental impact, and working with our advocacy partners to help protect wild places and increase equitable access for anyone looking to spend more time outside. If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, Smartwool just might be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Smartwool Careers or www.smartwool.com. A day in the life of a Senior Demand Planner at Smartwool looks a little like this. You’ll play a key role in the Demand Planning and broader Supply Chain process, helping the business anticipate demand and make informed planning decisions. In this role, you’ll develop, monitor, and maintain a rolling demand forecast using statistical forecasting tools, historical trends, and sales projections from cross-functional partners and customers. You’ll support a strategic business unit and play a leadership role in the S&OP process, helping drive alignment and consensus around the demand plan.

Requirements

Strong Excel skills (required)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Demonstrated ability to apply industry best practices while also identifying new and creative approaches to solving problems.
Self-directed, organized, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to travel occasionally, approximately 5%.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of relevant business experience, preferably in the outdoor industry.
Experience with Logility (preferred) or another demand planning or forecasting system.
Experience with SAP, Brio, Cognos, or similar reporting and query tools is a plus.
Professional certification through IBF and/or APICS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop accurate demand plans using statistical forecasting tools, historical trends, and sales projections from cross-functional partners and customers.
Prepare and facilitate monthly cross-functional demand meetings, driving alignment and consensus on the final forecast as part of the S&OP process.
Use forecasting systems and analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy through root cause analysis, product lifecycle planning, trend identification, and exception-based forecasting.
Monitor and report forecast performance, identify the drivers of forecast variance, and develop and execute actions to improve demand planning accuracy.
Provide stakeholders across all levels of the organization with updated forecasts, analysis, and business insights through both verbal presentations and written reporting.
Partner with Supply Planning to develop purchasing and supply strategies that balance demand, production requirements, inventory, and capacity constraints.
Lead cross-functional process improvements that strengthen demand planning effectiveness and improve customer service levels.