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