Demand Planner

Crocs, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning professional to lead monthly reviews, develop forecasts for styles and sizes, and coordinate with global teams to keep inventory aligned with demand.

You will monitor sales, inventory projections, and launch performance; build Open-to-Buy strategies and drive improvements through new software modules for country and regional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in demand planning, retail planning, inventory planning, or allocation.
• Experience in FMCG, apparel, fashion, footwear, or another DTC retail environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, Open-to-Buy planning, replenishment, and retail allocation principles.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets and translate analysis into action.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP experience preferred; exposure to retail allocation tools such as APTOS is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Logistics, and regional teams while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent written and spoken English; limited domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly demand review and relevant S&OP sections, aligning stakeholders on the plan and escalating key risks and opportunities.
• Develop monthly style, color, and size-level unit and revenue forecasts, including pre-season plans and forecasts for core carryover products.
• Monitor weekly sales, sell-through, inventory projections, and launch performance; identify gaps and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Develop category-level inventory strategies aligned with Open-to-Buy budgets, financial targets, and channel priorities.
• Execute weekly store allocations based on demand, stock availability, store capacity, and business priorities; support replenishment and inventory movement across multiple distribution centers.
• Maintain healthy inventory by identifying excess stock and in-stock risks, and partner with Merchandising on liquidation or inventory optimization actions.
• Use historical demand, supply, and size-curve analysis to improve future planning decisions and seasonal size profiles.
• Drive planning process improvements and adoption of new software modules; deliver clear planning reports and insights for country and regional stakeholders.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Open-to-Buy planning

Replenishment

Allocation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

APTOS

Job description

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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.

What You’ll Do

• Own the monthly demand review and relevant S&OP sections, aligning stakeholders on the plan and escalating key risks and opportunities.
• Develop monthly style, color, and size-level unit and revenue forecasts, including pre-season plans and forecasts for core carryover products.
• Monitor weekly sales, sell-through, inventory projections, and launch performance; identify gaps and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Develop category-level inventory strategies aligned with Open-to-Buy budgets, financial targets, and channel priorities.
• Execute weekly store allocations based on demand, stock availability, store capacity, and business priorities; support replenishment and inventory movement across multiple distribution centers.
• Maintain healthy inventory by identifying excess stock and in-stock risks, and partner with Merchandising on liquidation or inventory optimization actions.
• Use historical demand, supply, and size-curve analysis to improve future planning decisions and seasonal size profiles.
• Drive planning process improvements and adoption of new software modules; deliver clear planning reports and insights for country and regional stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, analytics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in demand planning, retail planning, inventory planning, or allocation.
• Experience in FMCG, apparel, fashion, footwear, or another DTC retail business environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, Open-to-Buy planning, replenishment, and retail allocation principles.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to work accurately with large data sets and translate analysis into clear actions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP is highly preferred, and exposure to retail allocation tools such as APTOS is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Logistics, and regional teams while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with clear presentation and communication skills; limited domestic travel may be required.

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.