Demand Planner

Bauer Hockey; Exeter (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Employee discount on apparel and gear

Casual & hybrid work environment

Job summary

Bauer Hockey is seeking a Demand Planner to maintain an informed demand plan aligned to fiscal objectives, focusing on S&OP processes across categories.

The role involves leading cross-functional discussions with sales and commercial teams, using historical data and business intelligence to update plans, while working with Supply and Sourcing to inform production planning at factories. Hybrid work environment in New Hampshire.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Planning, or Forecasting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain demand planning for a specific category.
• Lead cross-functional S&OP discussions with commercial and sales teams.
• Leverage data analysis to provide updated forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to align inventory and production plans.
• Identify process improvements for demand planning and forecasting.

Skills

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Forecasting

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Anaplan

SAP BW/BPC

Job description

Do you have what it takes to win?

Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.

Purpose & Core Values

Our purpose at Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always “we” and never “I”. We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.

Do you have what it takes to win?

Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.

Purpose & Core Values

Our purpose at Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always “we” and never “I”. We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.

Want to join our team as a Demand Planner?

The Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining an informed demand plan aligned to the company’s fiscal objectives with a focus on improving and evolving S&OP processes. The role will lead cross-functional discussions with the commercial and sales teams, utilizing historical data analysis along with business intelligence to provide updated plans for their assigned categories. As part of the Supply Chain group, the Demand Planner will work alongside Supply and Sourcing counterparts, providing insight for near and long-term forecasts to inform production planning at respective factories.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Maintain direct responsibility for Demand planning functions for a specific category.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across demand planning and S&OP processes.
• Drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working with cross-functional teams.
• Identify gaps in current processes and implement scalable solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Actively manage demand plan at material/SKU/DC level.
• Manage the demand plan to assure proper inventory levels of products to support the business and satisfy customer demand.
• Ensure the critical analysis of inventory levels to support company goals and provide creative solutions to inventory issues.
• Correspond with sales and category leaders to determine business decisions, line planning, timing, and new product introductions.
• Collaborate with sales operations on market and consumer trends, POS/market inventory data, statistical projections, and historical analysis.
• Work directly with Sourcing to assist in managing inventory flow that supports production plans for each category.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional alignment to create an optimal Inventory & OTB Strategy aimed to support our Operational Forecast and help hedge against volatility.
• Communicate, troubleshoot, and resolve any constraints which may impact service levels (demand, inputs & capacity).
• Leverage design and functionality of planning systems (Anaplan, SAP, BW & BPC) to keep up-to-date critical inputs enabling the supply-chain to function successfully.
• Collaborate with peers to develop proposals and provide recommendations for a better supply chain and business.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Supply Chain, Business, or related field- or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Business/Financial Planning or Sales Forecasting/Demand Planning.
• Basic understanding of P&L and financial acumen.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels of organization.
• Familiarity with reading and following market trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Highly organized, diligent, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and business needs.

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.

We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.