Merchandise Demand Planner

JobtailorRemote

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain top-down and bottom-up demand forecasts across weekly, monthly, and seasonal horizons
Analyze historical sales, trends, demand drivers, and category, SKU, and regional performance to identify risks and opportunities
Perform in-season reforecasting, monitor forecast accuracy, and conduct root-cause analysis on forecast variances
Align demand forecasts with sales, margin, inventory, open-to-buy, and financial targets
Identify over/under-bought risks and recommend corrective actions
Partner with Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Finance to gather inputs and communicate forecast updates, risks, and opportunities
Incorporate product launches and lifecycle changes into forecasts
Support assortment planning, product performance analysis, and test strategies
Utilize demand planning systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, and BI tools to generate reporting and actionable insights
Maintain data integrity and support continuous improvement of demand planning and S&OP/demand review processes
Work in a professional office or remote environment with frequent virtual meetings and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
3–5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory planning
Experience working with forecasting tools, data analysis, and reporting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and generate actionable insights
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented approach to planning and analysis
Experience in a retail, omnichannel, or consumer goods environment
Familiarity with S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes
Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, or demand planning tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting, utilizing advanced analytical skills to generate actionable insights from large data sets. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with business objectives and support continuous improvement in demand planning processes.