Demand Planner

PURPOSE

Your role as a Demand Planner is to lead the creation of multi-season Product volume plans for assigned Product Categories(s) to deliver against key strategic and operational objectives. Partnering closely with Product Merchandising and other cross-functional partners, volume plans support product lifecycle planning and GTM execution in the strategic horizon. Planning becomes operational through creation of article-level Operational Rolling Demand Plan (RDP), which then serves as buy signal for Purchasing and significantly influences sales planning, inventory management and product availability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Execution

• Creation and ownership of Category Demand Plans (Volume) for Strategic horizon at product concept level
• Own translation of Category Demand Plans (Volume) for Operational horizon at article level; connecting IBP sales plans to Strategic product plans
• Executes Operational Demand Plan strategy in APO to ensure clear buy signal and readiness for supply
• Maintains and updates size curves, launch phasing, and lifecycle assumptions for article-level planning
• Supports seasonal calendar execution through system maintenance and forecast uploads

Reviews & Insights

• Leads Key Category specific monthly planning reviews with Category Managers and other key partners
• Provides analytical support for monthly business reviews, IBP submissions, and global alignment checkpoints
• Helps shape forecast assumptions during range reviews and cross-functional strategy sessions
• Conduct analysis and prepare relevant reporting to support scenario planning, article productivity reviews, and in-season re-forecasting

Partnering

• Key Contacts include Category Managers, Product Merchandising, Sales, DTC Buying & Planning, SCM
• Partner closely with assigned Category Managers to develop seasonal product plans
• Partners with Supply Chain on buy readiness, BER resolution, and availability risk mitigation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and numerical skills; attention to detail
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities
• Foundational understanding of financial planning (sales, ASP, margin)
• Effective communication and relationship-building across functions
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP APO, IBP, or Power BI preferred

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field and/or equivelant combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply chain, or financial analysis
• Experience in consumer goods, apparel/footwear, or retail environments preferred