Demand Planner

Skill; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 101,435,000 - 112,696,000; Full time

Job summary

Skill is seeking a Demand Planner to join our Beaverton-based team. The role focuses on developing demand forecasts, analyzing marketplace performance, inventory health, and product plans to drive strong business outcomes.

Collaborate with merchandising, product, analytics, and planning teams to translate data into actionable recommendations and future forecasting strategies.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in demand planning or related field.
• Strong understanding of retail and supply chain fundamentals.
• Knowledge of retail math, inventory management, forecasting and demand planning concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; BI experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and reconcile periodic demand and forecast plans across product assortments, flow, launches and inventory.
• Analyze sales, inventory, demand and marketplace data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Monitor forecast variances, inventory targets, delivery performance, and key planning KPIs.
• Support inventory decisions to maximize revenue while minimizing excess and closeout inventory.
• Communicate purchase position, forecast changes, inventory risks, and category-specific issues to stakeholders.
• Partner with merchandising, product, analytics, and planning teams to align on business priorities.
• Build clear stories from data to communicate marketplace performance.
• Help evaluate current plans and contribute to future forecasting strategies.
• Identify process improvements to drive planning efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $35.40-39.33 Hourly, up to $39.33/hr

Start Date: Aug 31, 2026

Demand Planner - 17491-1

Req: 17491-1

Location: Beaverton, OR

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Contract: Approximately 6 months

Schedule: Standard business hours

About the Role

We are seeking a Demand Planner to join a dynamic planning organization supporting a high-profile athletic and consumer products business. In this role, you will help shape future demand forecasts while analyzing marketplace performance, inventory health, and product plans to support strong business outcomes.

You will work closely with merchandising, product, analytics, and other cross-functional partners to develop demand plans, identify opportunities and risks, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

What You'll Do

• Develop, review, and reconcile periodic demand and forecast plans across product assortments, flow, launches, and inventory.
• Analyze sales, inventory, demand, and marketplace data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor forecast variances, inventory targets, delivery performance, and key planning KPIs.
• Support inventory management decisions designed to maximize revenue while minimizing excess and closeout inventory.
• Communicate purchase position, forecast changes, inventory risks, and category-specific issues to key stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, product, analytics, and planning teams to align on business priorities.
• Build clear, compelling stories from data to communicate marketplace and franchise performance.
• Help evaluate current plans and contribute to future forecasting strategies.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to drive operational excellence within planning activities.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years of experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, supply chain planning, marketplace planning, sales planning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of retail and supply chain fundamentals.
• Knowledge of retail math, inventory management, forecasting, and demand planning concepts.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect planning decisions to business performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing data to support business decisions.
• Familiarity with Tableau or another business intelligence/data visualization platform.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify insights within complex datasets.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Ability to operate independently, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in an ambiguous environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail, buying, merchandising, or sales planning.
• Experience working with footwear, apparel, sporting goods, or other consumer products.
• Background in athletic or lifestyle brands.
• Experience supporting basketball or performance-focused product categories.
• Familiarity with assortment planning, product launches, allocations, SKU productivity, or product flow.
• Experience using data to assess franchise, category, or marketplace health.
• Prior experience with large-scale planning, forecasting, inventory, or enterprise supply chain systems.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a curious, analytical planner who enjoys turning data into business insights. You are comfortable working in ambiguity, take initiative without needing extensive direction, and can balance detailed analysis with the bigger business picture.

You bring a collaborative mindset and are excited by the opportunity to influence how products are planned, positioned, and delivered to consumers.