Data-Driven Demand Planner, DTC & Inventory

Crocs, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive strategic demand planning and optimize DTC inventory. You will balance sales, in-stock levels, and assortment through data-driven insights, collaborating with regional teams to align on buy quantities and speed to market.

The role requires 2+ years in data analysis and planning, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and experience with forecasting tools. A hybrid in-office/remote setup is available, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 2+ years in data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning, retail preferred.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills.
• Experience with inventory management and forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly sales, inventory, and SKU productivity across DTC channels.
• Monitor market trends and sell-through data to identify demand opportunities.
• Produce clear reporting highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Own the Demand Plan for Personalization aligned with commercial and seasonal needs.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of the OTB tool.
• Present data-driven scenarios including forecasts, inventory turn, and promotional impacts.
• Recommend seasonal and in-season stocking strategies for core, carryover, and new product launches.
• Partner with Regional Merchants on assortment, buy quantities, and inventory strategy.
• Drive monthly planning deliverables, including buy recommendations and speed.
• Participate in key business reviews to guide decisions.
• Identify workflow/system inefficiencies and propose enhancements.
• Support planning tool evolutions and system transitions.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/analytics/math

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Forecasting tools

Job description

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive strategic demand planning and optimize DTC inventory. You will balance sales, in-stock levels, and assortment through data-driven insights, collaborating with regional teams to align on buy quantities and speed to market.

The role requires 2+ years in data analysis and planning, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and experience with forecasting tools. A hybrid in-office/remote setup is available, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting,