Data-Driven Merchandise Planner: Inventory & Forecasting

Crocs; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

401k with company match

Employee assistance

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a data-driven analyst to own the Demand Plan for Personalization and deliver weekly sales, inventory, and SKU productivity insights across direct-to-consumer channels.

You will identify demand opportunities, forecast impacts, and collaborate with regional merchants to optimize assortment and inventory strategy. With 2+ years in data analysis and strong Excel/Power BI skills, you will present data-driven scenarios and support planning tool evolutions in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, mathematics or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning, preferably in retail.

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 assortment/inventory recommendations.
• Own the Demand Plan for Personalization, ensuring alignment with commercial and seasonal needs.
• Manage and maintain accuracy of the OTB tool.
• Present data-driven scenarios incorporating forecasts, inventory turn, and promotional impacts.
• Recommend seasonal and in-season stocking strategies for core, carryover, and new product launches.
• Partner with Regional Merchants to align on assortment, buy quantities, and inventory strategy.
• Drive monthly planning deliverables, including buy recommendations and speed.
• Participate in key business reviews, offering insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Identify workflow or system inefficiencies and propose enhancements.
• Support planning tool evolutions, system transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a data-driven analyst to own the Demand Plan for Personalization and deliver weekly sales, inventory, and SKU productivity insights across direct-to-consumer channels.

You will identify demand opportunities, forecast impacts, and collaborate with regional merchants to optimize assortment and inventory strategy. With 2+ years in data analysis and strong Excel/Power BI skills, you will present data-driven scenarios and support planning tool evolutions in a fast-paced retail