Lead - Demand Planner

Title:Lead - Demand Planner

Location: Portland United States

Job Description:

In Short: 

As the Lead - Demand Planner, you will own the end-to-end demand planning process, driving the creation of accurate, aggregated, and consensus-driven volume and value forecasts to optimize inventory and ensure a solid Demand and Supply match. You will lead complex planning projects that directly impact our premium product availability and commercial objectives across all channels. You will synthesize diverse cross-functional inputs, navigate ambiguity, and challenge conventional planning assumptions to enhance forecast accuracy and support On’s rapid, sustainable growth.

Your Mission:

• Drive the entire demand planning lifecycle, generating precise, consolidated demand plans at multiple levels of aggregation for budgeting and monthly rolling forecasting processes
• Lead the analysis of historical sales, market trends, and internal demand drivers to develop and refine statistical forecast models, constantly evaluating and improving forecast results and accuracy
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder alignment, integrating input from Sales, Merchandising, and Finance to reconcile significant variances and establish a consensus demand plan
• Act as the primary planning partner to the Global Supply and Demand Planning teams, collaboratively developing inventory and replenishment strategies for existing items, new product launches, and product phase-outs
• Coordinate and clearly communicate customer action plans, inventory days, and liquidation strategies with Sales & Operations and Supply Planning teams to balance commercial speed with operational efficiency
• Identify underlying issues and root causes within the planning process, delivering autonomous solutions to complex problems and recommending process innovations that improve overall efficiency
• Build a diverse and effective network within On, proactively engaging peers and leaders from various backgrounds and functions to exchange knowledge and drive cross-functional project success
• Navigate the inherent ambiguity of rapid growth, prioritizing work autonomously without relying on predefined solutions and making wise, mindful decisions that push execution forward

Your Story:

• 5+ years of experience in demand, inventory, replenishment or supply planning for a multi-channel product company. Experience in global sportswear or fashion is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex, end-to-end projects that required challenging prevailing planning assumptions and successfully integrating diverse, sometimes contradictory, input to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated knowledge of demand planning processes, analytical and data tools. Anaplan and D365 experience is beneficial. Proven ability to derive strategic insights from large data sets. 
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in data visualisation and storytelling skills. Proven ability to tailor information for different audiences and facilitate cross-functional dialogue.
• Proven analytical and strategic planning capabilities. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently towards tight timelines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the confidence and authority to engage stakeholders at all levels and from diverse cultural backgrounds, both internally and externally, to drive critical decision-making on new and complex topics.

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