Demand Planner

HEYDUDE; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planner to own forecasting for its digital marketplace channels and align regional distribution with inventory and service levels.

You will partner with Marketplace, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to reflect channel priorities and capacity constraints. The role requires 3–5 years in demand or supply planning, strong Excel and SAP skills, and the ability to translate demand into regional execution across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, analytics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning or similar function.
• Experience with marketplace or digital channels preferred.
• Strong forecasting, replenishment and inventory positioning knowledge.
• Ability to translate demand plans to regional inventory placement and execution.
• Advanced Excel and planning-tool proficiency.
• Experience with SAP and demand-planning systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own demand forecasting for digital marketplace channels and translate trends into actionable plans.
• Support regional distribution strategies aligning forecasts to inventory and fulfillment capacity.
• Collaborate with Marketplace, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to align priorities.
• Monitor forecast performance, sell-through, in-stock levels, and inventory health; propose actions.
• Execute allocation processes to maintain in-stock levels.
• Develop SKU- and size-level demand insights for inventory placement and replenishment.
• Prepare forecast updates and business insights for cross-functional reviews.
• Use planning systems and Excel models to improve visibility into forecast accuracy and inventory needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting tools and reporting for DTC and digital marketplace expansion.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory forecasting

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

What You'll Do

• Own demand forecasting for digital marketplace channels, translating sales trends, promotional plans, seasonality, and marketplace inputs into actionable demand plans.


• Support regional distribution strategies by aligning direct-to-consumer demand forecasts to inventory placement, fulfillment capacity, and service-level objectives.


• Partner with Marketplace, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to ensure forecasts reflect channel priorities, operational constraints, and growth opportunities.


• Monitor forecast performance, demand shifts, sell-through, in-stock levels, and inventory health to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.


• Execute reoccurring allocation process to maintain necessary in-stock levels


• Develop SKU- and size-level demand insights that inform inventory placement, replenishment priorities, and product availability across regional fulfillment locations.


• Prepare forecast updates, demand review materials, and business insights for cross-functional forums focused on regional demand distribution and marketplace growth.


• Use planning systems, Excel-based models, and operational reporting to improve visibility to forecast accuracy, demand volatility, and inventory requirements.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting tools, processes, and reporting that support direct-to-consumer demand planning and digital marketplace expansion.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience.


• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning, marketplace planning, or a related planning function.


• Experience supporting marketplace, eCommerce, wholesale, or retail channels; digital marketplace or marketplace fulfillment experience preferred.


• Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment, inventory positioning, demand variability, and service-level management.


• Ability to connect demand plans to regional inventory placement, fulfillment strategy, and operational execution across North America.


• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including experience building or maintaining forecast models, reports, and planning tools.


• Demand planning systems and SAP experience are preferred.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally, influence decisions, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Title: Demand Planner

Salary or Pay Range: $87,000 - $97,000

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Job Category: Corporate