Sr. Demand Planner

Varsity Brands

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Demand Planner leads demand planning for assigned product categories, combining advanced statistical forecasting with cross-functional collaboration to drive high-quality, consensus demand plans. This role owns forecast accuracy and plays a critical part in S&OP and key business decisions related to inventory, service, and financial performance. The Senior Demand Planner sets planning standards, navigates ambiguity, and elevates demand planning capability across the organization.

Requirements

Expertise in consensus demand planning concepts, statistical forecasting models, and planning best practices
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance service, inventory, and financial tradeoffs
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including comfort presenting to senior leadership
Proven ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage complexity, and drive alignment across functions
Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of improving forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field preferred
5+ years of progressive demand planning experience across multiple products, channels, or business models
Demonstrated leadership in S&OP and Demand Review processes

Nice To Haves

Experience with demand planning systems (Anaplan) and ERPs preferred
Proven ability to independently own complex forecasts and influence business decisions

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end demand planning process for assigned categories, with accountability for forecast quality and business alignment
Develop and maintain 18-month statistical forecasts, incorporating scenario planning and risk assessments to support strategic decision-making
Evaluate demand signals, assumptions, and outputs to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with business objectives
Drive cross-functional consensus by partnering with sales, merchandising, marketing, finance, strategic planning, and supply chain leadership
Lead Demand Review meetings, proactively resolving gaps between demand, financial targets, and supply constraints
Establish, document, and continuously improve forecast assumptions, methodologies, and planning standards
Perform gap and variance analysis; translate insights into clear recommendations and executive-ready narratives
Make key contributions to strategic supply chain initiatives, occasionally leading discrete efforts that improve planning maturity, tools, and processes
Serves as a subject matter expert for demand planning by mentoring planners, reviewing forecasts, and elevating team capabilities