Senior Demand & Business Planning Manager
Core
Develop seasonal inventory forecasts for footwear, apparel, and accessories using forecasting tools and analysis to align with distribution plans and product initiatives.
Role type
Senior individual contributor demand and business planning manager
Builds
Seasonal inventory forecasts and replenishment strategies for global alignment
Domain
Retail / Footwear and Apparel
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain management, retail processes, data analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder communication, project prioritization, Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Industry and market knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset, solution-oriented approach
Technologies
Excel, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Consolidate and communicate forecasts to senior leadership in merchandising, product management, and sales; work cross-functionally with sales and merchandising to align inventory with product initiatives; review seasonal bookings against forecast to provide strategic guidance; report on category inventory purchases in accordance with sourcing guidelines; collaborate with procurement to ensure inventory aligns with Go-To Market plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC