Bauer: Demand Planner

The role

The Demand Planner maintains an informed demand plan aligned to fiscal objectives. This role leads cross-functional discussions with commercial and sales teams and works with Supply and Sourcing counterparts to inform production planning.

What you will do

• Maintain direct responsibility for Demand planning functions for a specific category.
• Actively manage demand plan at material/SKU/DC level.
• Manage the demand plan to assure proper inventory levels of products.
• Ensure the critical analysis of inventory levels to support company goals.
• Correspond with sales and category leaders to determine business decisions, line planning, timing, and new product introductions.
• Collaborate with sales operations on market and consumer trends, POS/market inventory data, statistical projections, and historical analysis.
• Work directly with Sourcing to assist in managing inventory flow that supports production plans for each category.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional alignment to create an optimal Inventory & OTB Strategy.
• Communicate, troubleshoot, and resolve any constraints which may impact service levels.
• Leverage design and functionality of planning systems (Anaplan, SAP, BW & BPC).

Required qualifications

• BS or BA in Supply Chain, Business, or related field- or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Business/Financial Planning or Sales Forecasting/Demand Planning.
• Basic understanding of P&L and financial acumen.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels of organization.
• Familiarity with reading and following market trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Highly organized, diligent, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• paid parental leave
• employee discount program on apparel and gear
• casual & hybrid work environment

Before you apply

• We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process.

About the company

Peak Achievement Athletics is a leading global sports brand. The purpose of Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse is to enrich life experiences through sports.