Demand Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles
• 1+ year of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, D365, SAP) and demand planning tools, with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced functions)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with advanced analytics techniques
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on synthesizing data and translating insights into actionable strategies
• Strong business acumen and understanding of inventory metrics, financial planning, and cross-functional operations
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced demand forecasts and define forecasting methodologies across owned categories, proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Own a category portfolio contributing 25%+ of total business volume and drive performance against key operational and financial targets
• Drive KPI performance across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; implement corrective actions to improve results
• Lead category-level promotional and markdown planning strategies while coaching planners on execution effectiveness and business impact
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and corrective action plans to manage KPIs
• Lead product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) and new product introduction (NPI) strategies, and make recommendations on complex planning decisions
• Manage purchase order and receipt flow; partner with country managers and international materials teams to identify, escalate, and resolve supply risks
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain by translating business insights into actionable planning strategies
• Mentor and develop junior planners through coaching, training, and guidance on planning best practices and decision-making
• Serve as the escalation point for data and system issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, tools, and systems
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team