Demand Planner

We are rebel watchmakers with a purpose. Established in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company, we took a traditional European watchmaking and layered American industrial ingenuity on top. That is when we began our journey to disrupt a 300 year old industry. Timex took mantle clocks made from wood and made them out of metal and made them faster and affordable for everyone. We took the pocket watch, added a strap and put it on your wrist. Today our design lab in Milan designs the most beautiful watches for consumers around the world. Come join our team, make a difference and wear watches from Timex and some of the biggest brands in the world.

Summary

The Demand Planner leads demand forecasting and consensus planning across a 24-month horizon. This role partners with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations to deliver accurate forecasts, optimize inventory, support product launches, and drive business performance through the IBP/S&OP process.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process, delivering a 24-month rolling, style-level forecast using POS, inventory, promotional, and market data. 

• Apply advanced analytics, modeling, and scenario planning to improve forecast quality and decision-making 

• Monitor forecast accuracy, fill rate, and plan vs. budget performance; identify exceptions and drive corrective actions 

• Proactively identify and communicate risks, gaps, and opportunities to plan and budget, with recommended mitigation actions 

• Consolidate global market inputs for NPI/EOL forecasts and assess cannibalization impacts on existing products 

• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and contribute to global and regional demand review forums 

• Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement across forecasting processes and outcomes 

• Strengthen alignment between demand plans, financial targets, and inventory strategies 

• Maintain ownership and accountability for key demand planning KPIs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Forecasting: Forecast Accuracy (WAPE/MAPE), Forecast Bias, Demand Plan Stability.

• Inventory & Service: Fill Rate, Inventory Turns, Inventory Health, Excess & Obsolete Reduction.

• Financial: Forecast vs. Budget Alignment, Revenue Forecast Accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years in Demand Planning, Forecasting, S&OP/IBP, or Supply Chain Planning.

• Consumer Products, Retail, or Durable Goods preferred experience.

• Experience with Demantra, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9, Anaplan, or similar tools.

• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI/Tableau preferred.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.

In addition to our wide product offering, Timex Group offers the following benefits:

• 401K

• Robust Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

• Generous Company Holidays/Vacation

• Extended Sick and Personal

• Hybrid Remote Office Policy

• Summer Fridays all year long!

• Parental Leave Policy

Timex Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.