Demand Planner

Krewe; New Orleans, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Group health plans: health, vision and

dental insurance

Welfare benefits: life, ad, voluntary

401(K) Investment Options

Quarterly Cultural Spend

Ongoing Training and Development, an É

Educational Allowance

10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

KREWE employee quarterly frame

Job summary

KREWE is seeking an experienced Inventory Planning professional to manage end-to-end demand forecasting, inventory turns, and channel alignment for our fashion eyewear brand. You will translate signals from Retail, E-commerce, and Wholesale into actionable plans, forecasts, and replenishment strategies with a focus on efficiency and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5+ years in merchandising or related analytics, strong Excel, and hands-on NetSuite/Shopify experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain analytics, or a related field within fashion, eyewear, accessories, or specialty retail.
• Strong command of retail math and planning fundamentals, including forecasting, OTB, WOS, inventory turn, sell-through, receipt flow, and inventory productivity.
• Advanced Excel skills required; hands-on experience with NetSuite and Shopify strongly preferred.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch and evolving tools/reporting/wWays of working.
• Able to connect financial plans to SKU-level performance and inventory decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner on OTB across all channels, managing WOS, inventory turn, ATS, receipt flow, and inventory investment against sales and financial targets.
• Translate demand signals and in-season performance across Retail, E-commerce, and Wholesale into actionable inventory plans, allocation, replenishment, and receipt recommendations.
• Create and manage top-down and bottom-up finished goods forecasts, ensuring alignment between financial plans, demand expectations, and inventory needs.
• Own forecast accuracy, regularly analyzing variance to plan, identifying drivers of forecast error, and improving forecasting assumptions and methodology.
• Partner on monthly SKU-level demand forecasts, considering selling trends, product lifecycle, channel needs, inventory position, and future initiatives.
• Lead monthly S&OP and hindsight processes, providing inventory and demand analysis to align across teams.
• Lead forecasting and analysis for new product introductions, developing initial demand assumptions and adjusting forecasts as data arrives.
• Drive inventory efficiency by setting targets, balancing demand and supply, managing carryover decisions, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Identify inventory risks and opportunities, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to close gaps and protect sales.
• Facilitate long-range demand and inventory forecasting to provide visibility into capacity and inventory requirements.
• Consolidate and analyze Retail, E-commerce, Wholesale, and operations data to create a holistic view of demand and inventory performance.
• Build, maintain, and publish reporting that communicates performance, health, risks, and opportunities.
• Turn analysis into action to influence future buys, receipt timing, positioning, and forecasts.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and scenario planning for evolving business needs.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Analytics

Excel

NetSuite

Shopify

Communication

Tools

NetSuite

Shopify

Excel

Job description

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner on OTB across all channels, managing WOS, inventory turn, ATS, receipt flow, and inventory investment against sales and financial targets.
• Translate demand signals and in-season performance across Retail, E-commerce, and Wholesale into actionable inventory plans, allocation, replenishment, and receipt recommendations.
• Create and manage top-down and bottom-up finished goods forecasts, ensuring alignment between financial plans, demand expectations, and inventory needs.
• Own forecast accuracy, regularly analyzing variance to plan, identifying the drivers of forecast error, and continuously improving forecasting assumptions and methodology.
• Partner on monthly SKU-level demand forecasts, incorporating selling trends, product lifecycle, channel needs, inventory position, and future business initiatives.
• Play an active role in the monthly S&OP and hindsight processes, providing the inventory and demand analysis needed to align Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance around risks, opportunities, and actions.
• Lead forecasting and analysis for new product introductions, developing initial demand assumptions and continuously adjusting forecasts as selling data becomes available.
• Drive inventory efficiency by establishing inventory targets, balancing demand and supply, managing product carryover decisions, and identifying opportunities to improve inventory flow and lead times.
• Proactively identify inventory risks and opportunities, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to close inventory gaps, mitigate overstock, and protect sales.
• Facilitate long-range demand and inventory forecasting to provide Manufacturing and Supply Chain with greater visibility into future capacity and inventory requirements.
• Consolidate and analyze Retail, E-commerce, Wholesale, and operational data to create a holistic view of demand and inventory performance across KREWE.
• Build, maintain, and publish reporting that clearly communicates business performance, inventory health, forecast accuracy, risks, and opportunities.
• Turn analysis into action, using selling results and inventory performance to influence future buys, receipt timing, inventory positioning, and demand forecasts.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and scenario planning to support business decisions and changing needs as KREWE continues to grow.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain, analytics, or a related field within fashion, eyewear, accessories, or specialty retail.
• Strong command of retail math and planning fundamentals, including forecasting, OTB, WOS, inventory turn, sell-through, receipt flow, and inventory productivity.
• Advanced Excel skills required; hands-on experience with NetSuite and Shopify strongly preferred.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch and operating in an environment where the tools, reporting, and ways of working are continuing to evolve.
• Able to move easily between the big picture and the details, connecting the financial plan and broader business strategy all the way down to SKU-level performance and inventory decisions.
• Highly analytical with a critical eye for data and the ability to identify what matters, understand the story behind the numbers, and translate analysis into clear recommendations and actions.
• Strong business partner who can effectively engage, influence, and build credibility with partners and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Confident in creating and delivering clear, impactful presentations and communicating complex information to cross-functional audiences.
• Highly organized and effective at managing multiple competing priorities, with the judgment to continually prioritize based on the needs of the business.
• Proactive, assertive, and highly self-directed, with a strong sense of ownership and consistent follow-through with leaders, colleagues, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and appropriately across different audiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and willing to roll up their sleeves to solve problems while also helping build more scalable processes for the future.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)

Diversity and Inclusion:

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.