Senior Demand Planner
Four Hands
Senior Demand Planner
DescriptionHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, independent regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 15 times and being one of Austin’s Top Workplaces for 5 years which couldn’t have been possible without our employees.
The Senior Demand Planner drives strategic inventory and sales planning by developing advanced demand forecasts, leading business trend analysis, and implementing actionable strategies to achieve sales and inventory goals. This role oversees team initiatives, manages junior team members, and collaborates cross-functionally to optimize processes, enhance workflows, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
In This Role\nDevelop and maintain advanced demand forecasts at category and item levels, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic initiatives\nLead the monitoring and analysis of weekly business trends, including actual vs. forecasted sales, inventory levels, sell-through rates, category performance, channel selling, and seasonality, to proactively identify risks and opportunities. Drive cross-functional alignment through implementing actionable strategies and guiding team members in delivering business solutions\nImplement markdowns, promotions, and exit strategies to achieve sales and margin targets in partnership with Planning Leadership and Merchants\nCreate pre-season plans for sales, inventory, markdowns sell-out plans, and productivity in collaboration with Planning Leadership and Merchants\nOwn OTB- forecast sales, markdown rate, and inventory turn by week/month at a category/sub-category level. Communicate business performance and actions required to stay on target during weekly business reviews and monthly OTB meetings\nManage purchase orders, receipt flows, and vendor capacity planning in partnership with global teams.\nLead and execute quarterly/seasonal categorical hindsight processes, including fiscal and seasonal reviews, to inform future planning\nManage and mentor 1-3 junior team members, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities\nOversee key team initiatives to enhance workflows, processes, and team effectiveness.\nEnsure data integrity and maintain tools for reporting and reforecasting to support decision-making at a higher strategic level\nPartner with Product Development and Merchandising to support assortment strategies and influence cross-functional priorities\nTake ownership of larger-scale planning projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives\nParticipate and own cross-functional projects, including ERP upgrades, demand planning system implementations, and other process improvement initiatives\nUphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team\nOther responsibilities as needed \n
The Ideal Person\n5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory capacity; Home Furnishing experience a plus\nAdvanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, D365, SAP) and demand planning tools, with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced functions)\nExperience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with advanced analytics techniques\nStrong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members\nExcellent analytical skills with a focus on synthesizing data and translating insights into actionable strategies\nStrong business acumen and understanding of inventory metrics, financial planning, and cross-functional operations\nExperience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements in dynamic environments\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively to stakeholders at all levels\nAbility to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving business environment \nBachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)\n
Department: Buying & Planning
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Austin, Texas
DescriptionHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, independent regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 15 times and being one of Austin’s Top Workplaces for 5 years which couldn’t have been possible without our employees.
The Senior Demand Planner drives strategic inventory and sales planning by developing advanced demand forecasts, leading business trend analysis, and implementing actionable strategies to achieve sales and inventory goals. This role oversees team initiatives, manages junior team members, and collaborates cross-functionally to optimize processes, enhance workflows, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
In This Role\nDevelop and maintain advanced demand forecasts at category and item levels, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic initiatives\nLead the monitoring and analysis of weekly business trends, including actual vs. forecasted sales, inventory levels, sell-through rates, category performance, channel selling, and seasonality, to proactively identify risks and opportunities. Drive cross-functional alignment through implementing actionable strategies and guiding team members in delivering business solutions\nImplement markdowns, promotions, and exit strategies to achieve sales and margin targets in partnership with Planning Leadership and Merchants\nCreate pre-season plans for sales, inventory, markdowns sell-out plans, and productivity in collaboration with Planning Leadership and Merchants\nOwn OTB- forecast sales, markdown rate, and inventory turn by week/month at a category/sub-category level. Communicate business performance and actions required to stay on target during weekly business reviews and monthly OTB meetings\nManage purchase orders, receipt flows, and vendor capacity planning in partnership with global teams.\nLead and execute quarterly/seasonal categorical hindsight processes, including fiscal and seasonal reviews, to inform future planning\nManage and mentor 1-3 junior team members, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities\nOversee key team initiatives to enhance workflows, processes, and team effectiveness.\nEnsure data integrity and maintain tools for reporting and reforecasting to support decision-making at a higher strategic level\nPartner with Product Development and Merchandising to support assortment strategies and influence cross-functional priorities\nTake ownership of larger-scale planning projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives\nParticipate and own cross-functional projects, including ERP upgrades, demand planning system implementations, and other process improvement initiatives\nUphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team\nOther responsibilities as needed \n
The Ideal Person\n5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory capacity; Home Furnishing experience a plus\nAdvanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, D365, SAP) and demand planning tools, with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced functions)\nExperience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with advanced analytics techniques\nStrong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members\nExcellent analytical skills with a focus on synthesizing data and translating insights into actionable strategies\nStrong business acumen and understanding of inventory metrics, financial planning, and cross-functional operations\nExperience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements in dynamic environments\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively to stakeholders at all levels\nAbility to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving business environment \nBachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)\n
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