Demand Planner 2

• Developing and finalizing pre-season assortment plans at detailed product levels to maximize revenue, drive margin, and optimize inventory
• Providing comprehensive seasonal analysis based on actual sales results to inform future financial planning and strategic decisions
• Leveraging advanced analytics, technology, and cross-functional input to develop long-range, product-based sales and inventory forecasts for various internal teams
• Creating and managing monthly stock and sales plans for key products, offering crucial inventory outlooks to guide buying decisions
• Collaborating closely with internal business partners to proactively identify risks and opportunities that could impact long-term planning objectives
• Partnering with merchandising teams to design compelling assortments that best serve consumers
• Fostering a continuous improvement mindset to optimize end-to-end processes and enhance overall operational efficiency

• Demonstrated expertise in buying, planning, allocation, or vendor sales within a multi-store retail environment, or equivalent assortment planning experience with leading apparel and footwear wholesale organizations
• At least 2 years of experience in a multi-store retail or wholesale apparel/footwear environment
• Comprehensive understanding of retail math, including gross margin profitability planning
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence others, with strong oral and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with high proficiency in Excel (including creating spreadsheets, advanced formulas, and pivot tables)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training

• Experience in developing an understanding of customers, competitors, and retail trends
• knowledge of the sports apparel market is preferred
• A track record of actively listening and contributing to advancing discussions within a team environment

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match