Senior Demand Planner

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Senior Demand Planner plays a critical role in shaping sales, inventory, and replenishment strategies across key accounts and multiple product categories. This position is responsible for building demand-driven plans while ensuring inventory flows efficiently from production through shipment. The role balances detailed execution with strategic oversight, partnering closely with commercial, merchandising, sourcing, and operations teams to drive revenue, profit, and inventory health.This role is ideal for a highly organized, analytical self-starter with a strong background in retail or wholesale planning who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop demand and inventory plans at the style and program level using historical performance and forecasting inputsPartner with account-facing teams to ensure replenishment systems are configured with accurate parameters and forecastsSupport pre-season planning activities, including replenishment strategy, key item identification, and assortment planningProvide regular financial projections related to replenishment and in-season demandMonitor in-season performance through in-stock, weeks-of-supply, and sell-through metrics; adjust plans as neededMaintain consistent communication with account and planning partners to address risks and opportunities during the seasonConsolidate and oversee overall production requirements across multiple product groupingsRecommend inventory commitments and replenishment placements that align demand with optimal inventory levelsCollaborate with commercial and finance partners to review and approve production ordersOwn and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning, including flow management and scenario modelingTranslate future demand projections into actionable guidance for sourcing and capacity planningForecast material requirements at an aggregate level to support strategic pre-positioning initiativesOversee group buy processes and milestone calendars within product lifecycle systemsPartner with operations to evaluate inventory against warehouse capacity and recommend exceptions when requiredTrack and evaluate the performance of replenishment programs across product categoriesDeliver ad hoc reporting and analysis to support leadership decision-makingCROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATIONWork closely with merchandising and commercial teams on pre-season brand- and account-level planningPartner with supply chain planning to maintain balanced inventory levels and service targetsCollaborate with sourcing teams to review work-in-progress and mitigate potential supply constraintsIdentify opportunities to streamline assortments and material usage across categoriesSupport reviews of aging or excess inventory and contribute to resolution strategiesAlign replenishment goals with broader demand and business planning objectivesContribute to planning strategies for digital and replenishment-focused assortmentsSKILLS & CAPABILITIESStrong command of retail math and demand planning fundamentalsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with planning or replenishment systems is a plusAbility to translate data into clear financial and inventory recommendationsPolished written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with the ability to manage competing prioritiesCollaborative mindset paired with a proactive, ownership-driven approachQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related disciplineMinimum of 5 years of experience in retail or wholesale planning, buying, replenishment, or inventory managementProven ability to analyze performance and deliver solutions that improve financial and inventory outcomesComfortable working independently while setting and managing prioritiesWillingness and ability to travel periodically to partner locations as neededWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis role is primarily office-based and involves standard physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and communicating. The work environment is professional, with typical office noise levels.