Sr. Demand Planner

Job Summary

The Senior Demand Planner is a subject matter expert for Company decision making around demand forecasts and will create and present demand analytics and recommendations. The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for creating forecast for pre-season and in-season customer demand that incorporate industry trends and business intelligence data from sales, merchandising, marketing, finance and other sources. This position is responsible for creating and presenting analytics which inform forecast direction and inventory decisions for assigned product categories and regions as a part of the company Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and other processes. This role monitors demand planning metrics and process to drive continued improvement in forecast accuracy in the S&OP process and may mentor Demand Planners to meet team objectives.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause.

Essential Functions

Description

• Operates as a key business partner supporting the Sales & Operations Planning process, in collaboration with key stakeholders and through historical performance analysis.
• Drives demand planning process improvements and best practices to develop and evolve analytics and improve time-phased forecast accuracy which enable assigned business category achievement of sales and supply maintenance within targets.
• Collaborates with Executive, Sales Planning, Merchandising and other groups to create and refine demand forecasts including an assessment and recommendations regarding risks, opportunities and considerations.
• Summarizes and presents data and solicits feedback in forecast and planning meetings to align decisions regarding forecast direction and inventory.
• Participates and leads internal and cross-functional business process and analytics, continuous improvement efforts, and/or projects.
• Reviews inventory and available to sell (ATS) levels and creates inventory flow models which support product service goals. May assist Demand Planners with analysis and data review. Escalates issues and recommends actions to cross functional partners, manager or executive leadership.
• Gathers, analyzes and validates demand plan, forecasting accuracy, and trends. Recommends adjustments and apply analysis techniques to improve forecasting.
• Develops inventory strategies, targets and reporting to monitor obsolete or slow-moving products and ensures proper inventory levels are maintained.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years  professional experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain, analytics, and/or related fields. A broad understanding of the apparel/footwear industry and a wholesale marketplace required.

Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Expert proficiency using Microsoft Excel. High proficiency SQL. Moderate experience using other Microsoft suite applications.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations and processes and present recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Proven experience analyzing data through business intelligence and visualization tools to develop forecasts and translate analysis into actionable recommendations. Experience working with statistical forecasts required.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal & presentation skills with proven impact influencing stakeholders across an organization. Ability to influence senior leaders with analysis and recommendations.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive in follow-through with business leaders, colleagues, and business partners, including a high degree of self-direction.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically.

Travel - Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Base Salary: $92,100.00 - $97,200.00 yearly

The salary range posted for this position represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Offers are made within this range based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market considerations. This is the hiring range for the position; compensation above the posted maximum is not typically available at the time of hire.

Work Location: Hybrid

This role is based in the Portland, OR area and follows a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our Portland office and generally work on-site four days per week, with flexibility based on business and team needs.

Why Work at KEEN:  Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.  

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

Fuerst Group, KEEN, and Chrome are equal opportunity employers.  We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.