Demand Planner (Fashion/Sports Retail)

Demand Planner

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Demand Planner to manage inventory planning and forecasting across our multi-brand sports retail stores. This role ensures optimal stock levels, supports sales objectives, and drives efficiency across the supply chain network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop short- and long-term demand plans to balance supply with customer demand across multiple brands and retail locations.
• Forecast inventory needs and evaluate financial impacts to support merchandising strategies and business goals.
• Working with different Statistical models to ensure forecast accuracy is improved
• Lead cross-functional planning meetings with internal teams and brand vendors to review purchase plans, order proposals, and key operational updates.
• Track weekly and monthly inventory flows, prioritizing purchase orders and replenishments based on sales performance and product lifecycle.
• Oversee the end-to-end movement of goods— from supplier purchasing to store distribution—ensuring seamless stock availability.
• Establish and manage target stock levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts across retail channels.
• Conduct regular reviews of stock health, supplier performance, and product quality while maintaining accurate, up-to-date data records.
• Collaborate closely with logistics, warehousing, and retail operations teams to drive performance and meet customer expectations.
• Use planning and scheduling tools to manage delivery timelines and vendor allocations efficiently.
• Maintain and update ERP systems with accurate demand, inventory, and order data to support planning activities.
• Track and analyze key supply chain metrics such as forecast accuracy, sell-through rates, and vendor performance.
• Recommend adjustments to supply chain flows and replenishment models to improve speed-to-shelf and stock turn rates.
• Design and implement new planning tools or dashboards to improve inventory visibility and decision-making.
• Generate detailed reports related to inventory status, purchase plans, and order backlogs for business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning processes and improve material availability.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure consistent product quality, timely shipments, and contract compliance.