Senior Demand Planner

Senior Demand PlannerLatham, The Pool Company is seeking a highly capable Senior Demand Planner to play a critical role in advancing and maturing our demand planning capabilities. This position is designed for a strong, hands-on professional who can help build, refine, and scale a best-in-class demand planning process. The role will work closely with Commercial, Finance, and Analytics teams to develop a robust demand model that directly feeds the company's S&OP process and executive decision making. This role operates at an advanced level, requiring deep expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy while influencing cross-functional decisions and strategic outcomes. The Senior Demand Planner will own the demand forecasting process, combining statistical modeling with customer, market, and commercial insights to deliver an accurate, actionable demand plan.Some of What You Will Do:Demand Planning Leadership• Own and drive the end-to-end demand planning process, including statistical baseline, demand shaping, and consensus planning• Develop a scalable, structured demand planning approach aligned to evolving S&OP maturity• Act as the central owner of the consensus demand plan, ensuring transparency, alignment, and accountabilityModel Development & Analytical Integration• Partner with internal analytics resources to design and refine forecasting models• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support business decision making• Lead continuous improvement of forecast logic, segmentation, and modeling approachesDemand Planning Platform Ownership & Enablement• Own the demand planning process within our digital platform, including configuration, optimization, and ongoing enhancement• Drive adoption and discipline across stakeholders• Leverage advanced analytics and system capabilities to improve forecast accuracyCommercial Partnership & Demand Shaping• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to incorporate demand drivers• Challenge assumptions to ensure a balanced, unbiased forecast• Translate commercial inputs into structured demand adjustmentsMarket & Customer Insights• Analyze external market trends, competitive activity, and seasonality• Evaluate customer behaviors and channel dynamics• Perform scenario modeling and what-if analysisS&OP Enablement & Cross-Functional Alignment• Lead the Demand Review process and support S&OP• Ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans• Support executive decision making with fact-based insightsPerformance Management & Continuous Improvement• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and value add• Identify root causes of variance and drive improvement• Establish standard reporting and governanceStrategic Leadership & Influence• Apply deep expertise in demand planning and supply chain to solve complex, ambiguous business challenges• Lead cross-functional initiatives that impact both tactical execution and longer-term supply chain strategy• Influence decision-making across Commercial, Finance, and Operations through data-driven insights and clear recommendations• Establish and evolve demand planning policies, processes, and frameworks to support business growth and scale• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising strong judgment in balancing competing priorities and inputs• Build strong internal networks to drive alignment, accountability, and adoption of planning processes• Serve as a thought partner to leadership on demand, inventory, and service trade-offsScope & Impact• Recognized as a subject matter expert in demand planning with significant influence across the organization• Drives initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, working capital efficiency, and service levels• Leads projects or workstreams with measurable business impact• Develops new approaches to demand planning, including segmentation, modeling, and scenario analysis• Impacts both operational execution and strategic planning horizons• Works independently with minimal oversight while aligning to broader business objectivesWhat You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or related field• APICS certification preferred• 7–10+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics, with demonstrated progression into more strategic or leadership-oriented responsibilities• Experience building or evolving demand planning processes and models• Experience working with commercial stakeholders• Experience supporting S&OP processes• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities• Ability to connect data, market insights, and business context• Proficiency with forecasting tools and Excel (Power BI a plus)• Strong communication and influencing skillsSuccess Metrics• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced bias• Strong adoption of demand planning process and digital platformWhy Join Latham?At Latham, we invest in your well-being, growth, and success. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your family with:Medical, dental, and vision coverage24/7 telehealth and wellness resourcesPersonalized benefits advocacy and supportExpert second opinions and access to leading specialists401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefitsFlexible PTO and 11 paid holidaysMental health, family care, and financial wellness resourcesJoin a team that's invested in your well-being, your future, and your success.