Senior Demand Planner, Wholesale
<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Overview</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">seeking</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">a</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">highly analytical and strategic Senior Demand Planner-Wholesale to lead our wholesale demand forecasting and planning function. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">role will drive the development of</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">accurate,</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">bottom-up SKU-level forecasts, aligning channel plans with company financial goals, and</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">supported by strong cross-functional collaboration. </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position will play a pivotal role in transforming historical sales trends, market insights, and business intelligence into actionable demand strategies. In addition to guiding seasonal and long-range planning, the Senior Demand Planner will partner closely with Wholesale Sales, Product Development, and</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Supply</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Planning teams to support new product introductions,</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">optimize</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">assortments, and improve forecasting accuracy.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><br><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Key Responsibilities</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead End-to-End Wholesale Demand Planning:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Own the full-cycle demand planning process for the wholesale channel, with a focus on bottoms-up, SKU-level planning and alignment to company goals</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Build & Manage Channel Forecasts:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Develop and maintain detailed, channel-specific demand forecasts that support revenue targets, inventory health, and strategic growth objectives</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Deliver Insightful Analysis:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Conduct post-season hindsight reviews and in-season performance analyses to inform planning strategies and identify opportunities or risks</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate Cross-Functionally:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Partner with Wholesale Sales to integrate qualitative inputs and customer-level insights into demand forecasts. Align closely with Product Development to plan for new product launches and manage product lifecycle strategies</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Drive SKU Rationalization:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Identify over- and under-performing products and make strategic recommendations to optimize the assortment and improve margin contribution</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Mentor & Lead:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Provide day-to-day support, coaching, and professional development for one Demand Planner, while actively contributing to team deliverables and strategy</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Enhance Tools & Processes:</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Contribute to ongoing improvements in planning tools, data models, and forecasting methodologies to increase efficiency and accuracy across the function</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Required Skills and Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">5–8 years of experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, or wholesale operations, preferably within the apparel or consumer goods industry</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong analytical mindset with expertise in Excel and demand planning software/tools</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience creating and managing forecasts at the SKU level</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Skilled in synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at building relationships across teams</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment</span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and support business-critical decisions</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Education</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Compensation: </strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">$87,000-$100,000 annual salary.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Kindthread</span><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">encourages applications from candidates of all levels where pay will be based on experience. </span></p>