Demand Planner
Westwood, MA, US, 02090
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 Demand Planner for HEYDUDE is responsible for owning and coordinating the mid- to long-term demand plan for an assigned sales channel within the Americas region. This role partners cross-functionally with Commercial, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to translate commercial strategies into balanced demand, inventory, and supply plans that support profitable growth and strong in-stock performance. This position operates in a highly collaborative environment and plays a critical role in the regional Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Merchandising Financial Planning (MFP) processes.
What You'll Do
- Own the demand plan for an assigned Americas sales channel, aligning forecasts with commercial priorities as the business approaches seasonal buy execution.
- Interpret changes in buying strategy and market signals into product investment recommendations, balancing sales growth with inventory and margin objectives.
- Lead inventory and supply planning efforts to proactively manage in-stock levels and mitigate supply risks.
- Develop and propose seasonal and in-season stocking strategies to commercial stakeholders, optimizing revenue, margin, and working capital outcomes.
- Coordinate upstream with Supply Chain partners to monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot supply plans while optimizing inventory across the region.
- Contribute to the consolidation of regional demand plans and play an active role in regional demand reviews.
- Leverage IBP / S&OP processes to surface demand insights and support aligned decision-making across cross-functional teams.
- Partner closely with Global MFP and regional Merchandising teams to translate seasonal plans into region- and channel-specific demand plans and tools.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Demand Planning and Open-To-Buy (OTB) planning, preferably in a multi-channel apparel or footwear environment.
- Hands-on experience with inventory planning and service-level management.
- Experience working within Merchandising Financial Planning (MFP) and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including strong analytical and modeling capabilities.
- Demand planning systems and SAP experience are preferred.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable navigating complexity in a fast-paced environment.
#HeyDude
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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 classification protected by law.
Title: Demand Planner
Salary or Pay Range: $87,000 - $97,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Boston