Associate Demand Planner in Austin

The Associate Demand Planner owns foundational planning responsibilities for assigned categories, building expertise in forecasting, inventory management, and lifecycle execution under the guidance of senior planners. This role drives performance through data analysis and execution, while developing the skills to independently manage increasingly complex categories. In This Role Develop and maintain item- and category-level forecasts using historical performance, seasonality, and trend analysis to identify gaps and recommend forecast improvements Manage a category portfolio contributing up to 5% of annual revenue with guidance and oversight from senior planners Monitor and drive key performance indicator (KPI) success across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; execute actions to improve results Maintain and execute Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans for assigned categories and proactively identify and communicate inventory risks Support the execution of promotional and markdown strategies Support product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) strategies and new product introduction (NPI) forecasting; execute markdowns and exit strategies as needed Manage purchase order requests, acknowledgements, and pipeline tracking while monitoring receipt flow and communicating ETA changes to Sales and cross-functional partners Participate in cross-functional planning discussions and initiatives, representing planning priorities and insights for assigned categories Maintain reporting accuracy and data integrity; identify and elevate risks, discrepancies, or system issues to senior planners as needed Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team Be open and honest Reach for excellence Act with responsibility Value the whole person Enjoy the journey Key KPIs BOP and EOP Inventory Sell-Thru Inventory Turn Open to Buy (OTB) and Historical Variance SKU Productivity The Ideal Person 2+ years of retail planning, buying or equivalent analytical experience (furniture industry experience ) Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising required Advanced knowledge of Excel with aptitude to learn new systems quickly Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned work projects Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Highly organized and detail oriented Ability to influence cross-functionally Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to , , , , , , , expression, , , genetic information, or , marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR