Senior Demand Planner

Role Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Demand Planner-Wholesale to lead our wholesale demand forecasting and planning function. This role will drive the development of accurate, bottom-up SKU-level forecasts, aligning channel plans with company financial goals, and supported by strong cross-functional collaboration. 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 Supply Planning teams to support new product introductions, optimize assortments, and improve forecasting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Wholesale Demand Planning: 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.
• Build & Manage Channel Forecasts: Develop and maintain detailed, channel-specific demand forecasts that support revenue targets, inventory health, and strategic growth objectives.
• Deliver Insightful Analysis: Conduct post-season hindsight reviews and in-season performance analyses to inform planning strategies and identify opportunities or risks.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: 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.
• Drive SKU Rationalization: Identify over- and under-performing products and make strategic recommendations to optimize the assortment and improve margin contribution.
• Mentor & Lead: Provide day-to-day support, coaching, and professional development for one Demand Planner, while actively contributing to team deliverables and strategy.
• Enhance Tools & Processes: Contribute to ongoing improvements in planning tools, data models, and forecasting methodologies to increase efficiency and accuracy across the function.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, or wholesale operations, preferably within the apparel or consumer goods industry.
• Strong analytical mindset with expertise in Excel and demand planning software/tools.
• Experience creating and managing forecasts at the SKU level.
• Skilled in synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at building relationships across teams.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and support business-critical decisions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.

Compensation

$87,000-$100,000 annual salary. Kindthread encourages applications from candidates of all levels where pay will be based on experience.