Sr. Demand Planner
About The Position
We are seeking a talented Sr. Demand Planner to join our Planning team at Fossil Group. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in planning for our Americas indirect business, ensuring that demand forecasts align with commercial strategies and inventory goals. An ideal candidate will possess a strong collaborative spirit and the technical expertise to balance complex forecasting with financial objectives. This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. You will report directly to the Planning Manager.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of dedicated demand planning experience
- Proven experience managing bottoms-up forecasting for full assortments, including newness, carryover, and markdown SKUs
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity with integrating hard order or PO bookings into a rolling forecast
- Familiarity with post-order reconciliation processes and tools
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners at various levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP, Tableau, GCP, or Google Suite
- Prior management experience is preferred but not required
- Specific experience planning for key accounts and segmented assortments
Responsibilities
- Forecast 12-month rolling demand for key accounts, adjusting in-season based on performance and commercial inputs
- Develop a sku level bottoms up forecast that aligns with our tops down financial plans and overall brand and commercial strategies
- Partner with sales teams pre-market to identify seasonal newness and replenishment needs
- Work with Supply planners to ensure proper flow and delivery of merchandise to the customer
- Build and maintain various reports to assist with meeting sales and inventory goals
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners to manage excess and markdown inventory
- Ad hoc special projects as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
- Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
- Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
- Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options
- Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
