Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning Manager

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.

The Manager, Demand Planning for HEYDUDE is responsible for leading digital demand planning strategies and executing accurate forecasting to support revenue, sell-through, and profitability goals. This role partners cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Merchandising, and Supply teams, while managing a team and driving data-informed decision making. The position reports to the VP, Planning within the Global Planning organization.

Drive accurate, timely style/color-level forecasts aligned to financial targets and business strategies. Manage pre-season and in-season demand planning processes, incorporating historical trends, assortment strategies, and productivity benchmarks. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Merchandising, and Supply to align revenue plans, identify risks/opportunities, and optimize outcomes. Track business performance through weekly, monthly, and seasonal analysis, leading demand reviews and contributing to S&OP processes. Lead AOP and quarterly forecast development, partnering with commercial and finance teams to align revenue assumptions. Evaluate inventory positioning, sell-through trends, and Weeks on Hand (WOH) to inform forward planning and mitigate risk. Communicate insights and recommendations through executive and operational reporting, translating complex analytics into actionable direction. Innovate planning processes by advancing BI reporting, system capabilities, and adoption of data-driven decision making.

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, planning, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in demand planning, analytics, buying, or forecasting-related roles. Strong understanding of demand planning, supply chain, and S&OP/IBP principles. Advanced analytical skills with expertise in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred. Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights for cross-functional partners. Experience partnering across Digital and Direct-to-Consumer business models preferred. Strong collaboration and communication skills in highly cross-functional environments. Proven ability to lead processes, drive continuous improvement, and influence decision making through data.