Demand Planner

Join Crocs, Inc. as a Demand Planner

Overview

The Demand Planner is responsible for coordinating and assisting activity across functional and time spectrums to deliver mid/long term Demand Plans for Key Accounts or channels. The scope of the role is determined by the manager and business requirements at the time. The primary focus is to ensure profitable business growth and optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) levels for Core and New Product Introduction (NPI) products. Responsibilities include driving cross-functional collaboration, establishing alignment with key commercial partners for the Open to Buy (OTB) plan, and developing and executing strategic plans to support sales and enhance overall partnerships. The Demand Planner works closely with internal teams, analyzes market trends, and implements initiatives to ensure the successful execution of sales and marketing strategies.

What You'll Do

• Own, update, and manage the Demand Plan, ensuring alignment with commercial needs.
• Monitor pre-orders intake and adjust the demand plan as necessary.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Demand Planning Team and account managers, understanding their business objectives and ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams to formulate accurate sales forecasts and monitor performance against targets.
• Interpret shifts in the buying process into product investments, optimizing the balance of revenue with inventory to support corporate goals.
• Conduct regular analyses of sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify areas for improvement in demand plans.
• Place enhanced focus on New Product/Key Product initiatives and sell-out performance.
• Responsible for updating and running o9 Demand Planning (DP), OTB, and Sales & Inventory Planning (S&IP) modules per defined deadlines.
• Proactively anticipate and manage replenishment and At-Once opportunities, monitoring sell-out and WOS levels.
• Propose seasonal and in-season stocking strategies to balance margin and revenue generation with optimal working capital levels.
• Coordinate actions upstream into the supply chain to monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot supply lines, as well as optimize inventory.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders to align on the final OTB plan.
• Propose various scenarios to commercial leadership based on inventory turn and promotional activity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance, to ensure flawless execution of account strategies.
• Provide insights and recommendations to internal teams based on account feedback and market trends.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, supply chain, planning, or a related field is required. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with substantial and directly relevant work experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in planning OTB/Demand, preferably within a Wholesale Integrated Key Account environment.
• Experience in a multichannel setting, particularly in the apparel/footwear industry, is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in Demand Planning, with a thorough understanding of industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in account management or strategic planning, with the ability to drive results.
• Proficiency in OTB, WOS, and Service Level planning, with a strong grasp of Integrated Business Planning.
• Extensive command of Microsoft Excel and PowerBi, utilizing these tools to extract insights and make informed decisions.
• Previous experience with Demand Planning systemic solutions (preferably o9).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, with a proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally to achieve common goals.
• Familiarity with retail and consumer trends, staying abreast of market dynamics to contribute strategic insights.
• Fluency in English is essential.