Overview

The Sr. Demand Planner coordinates activity across the functional and time spectrums, focused on Crocs e-commerce business within a product category.  This includes but is not limited to: ownership of weekly product demand plans inclusive of core and new products, coordination of Crocs e-commerce Open to Buy, creation and maintenance of product driven Inventory Policies, and analysis to support decision making. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration with key commercial partners to align upon demand review/consolidation plan, in season coordination, and all processes to drive seasonal hand offs and monthly execution.
 

What You'll Do Own the Demand Plan for digital business and adjust in alignment with commercial needs in advance of monthly/seasonal buy execution. Interpret changes in buying process into product investment . Align and coordinate on New Product-Key Product initiatives and Core-Carryover seasonal items with Merchandising and Leadership input.  Lead consolidation of category demand plans and summarize for presentation to regional leadership, merchandising partners and inventory planners. Participate in weekly business review meetings- pulling together relevant analysis and leverage reporting to drive analysis and recommendations for the business. Propose seasonal and in season stocking strategies to commercial leads to balance margin and revenue generation with optimal working capital levels. Provide analytical support as needed to the cross functional team. Participate in consolidation needs for the regional demand plan.  Lead/Present Demand reviews to cross functional partners and leadership.   Leverage regional IBP/S&OP to coordinate and advise key demand insights into cross-functional teams.   Work closely with Global MFP team to understand and shepherd seasonal plans into region-channel enriched plans. Coordinate activity with regional merchandisers to ensure the priorities and focus of the region-channel is clearly assembled in all MFP related tools and updates. Participate as needed in IBP-Seasonal Plan Alignment and other meetings to represent priorities of the Americas sales channel.  Own and operate e-commerce OTB process in O9 for assigned category. Drive cross-functional collaboration with key commercial partners and leadership to align upon final OTB plan. Propose scenarios to commercial leadership based upon inventory utilization, pricing & promotional activity. Lead/present monthly OTB to cross functional partners and leadership. What You'll Bring to the Table Education: bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field   5 years planning OTB / Demand within a digital environment; highly desirable to be within an Omni Channel setting particularly in the apparel / footwear business. Direct-to-consumer experience preferred, preferably in ecommerce  OTB and Demand Planning Experience is required  Familiarization with Inventory and Service level planning  Experience in Merchant Financial Planning process and/or Integrated Business Planning  Must have extensive experience and fluency in Excel tools and functionality  Experience with MFP, Demand Planning systemic solutions; ideally with o9 Solutions  Strong organizational skills and proven experience in developing managing processes in a fast-growing business  <div ccp_infra_copy_id="8062d7a6-4d02-4bf8-a3ae-5270a6d7cc20" ccp_infra_timestamp="1731450768376" ccp_infra_user_hash="349276615" ccp_infra_version="3" data-ccp-timestamp="1731450768376">  #LI-MS1

 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

 

Title: Sr. Demand Planner 

Salary or Pay Range: $85,000-$100,000  

Workplace Persona: Collaborator  

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

 

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. 

 

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. 

 

Job Category: Corporate