Demand Planner
Hoofddorp, NH, NL, 2132 HZ
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
The Digital Demand Planner for Crocs is responsible for driving mid- and long-term demand planning to support profitable business growth and maintain optimal in-stock levels for core product and seasonal products. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with key commercial partners to align on Open to Buy plans, coordinate in-season activities and contribute to the Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) seasonal hand off. The Demand planner will participate in weekly digital management sessions and key business reviews, providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions. The focus is on fully integrating Demand Planning within the Digital Commerce team, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Drive: Own the Demand Plan for a defined set of product categories in the Digital Commerce EMEA Region, ensuring alignment with commercial needs for seasonal buy execution.
- Interpret changes in buying process into strategic product investments, optimizing revenue and inventory to support of corporate goals.
- Place strong focus on New Launches and Key Product initiatives, while coordinating core and carryover seasonal items with planning and supply teams.
- Manage: Lead inventory and supply planning efforts to proactively manage in-stock levels and minimize stockouts.
- Propose seasonal and in-season stocking strategies to commercial leads, balance margin, revenue and working capital.
- Coordinate with supply chain teams to monitor, adjust and troubleshoot supply lines, ensuring optimal inventory distribution.
- Communicate: Act as the primary point of contact between Planning, Merchandising, Distribution Center (DC), and Commercial teams to execute the Go-To-Market strategy.
- Lead IBP and Seasonal Plan Alignment meetings, effectively representing the channel’s priorities
- Maintain/Track: Own and manage the OTB planning tool for the Digital Commerce channel, driving alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Present data-driven scenarios to commercial leadership, factoring in inventory turn, promotional activity and sales forecast.
- Ensure OTB data accuracy by coordinating supply and demand inputs.
- Collaborate with the manager and cross-functional teams to support process improvements and system transitions, contributing to the evolution of responsibilities over time.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, supply chain, planning, or a related field is a prerequisite. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with substantial and directly relevant work experience.
- Strong experience in demand planning and inventory management. 1-3 years planning OTB / Demand within a Digital commerce environment; highly desirable to be within a multichannel setting particularly in the apparel / footwear business
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Buying&Trading, and Distribution teams. Strong communication and collaboration skills to align with various stakeholders across the business.
- Proactive problem-solving skills to adapt to changes in market dynamics and consumer demand.
- Data-driven approach to demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and business decision-making.
- Proficiency in OTB, WOS, and Service Level planning, with a strong grasp Integrated Business Planning.
- Extensive command of Microsoft Excel and PowerBi, utilizing these tools effectively to extract insights and make informed decisions.
- Previous experience with Demand Planning systemic solutions (Preferably 09).
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.
Job Category: Corporate