Senior Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture company seeks a skilled planner to develop demand forecasts, manage inventory, and lead a team. This role involves strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration to enhance business performance. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles.
• 1+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced demand forecasts.
• Lead monitoring and analysis of business trends.
• Manage purchase orders and vendor capacity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Data Visualization

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

NetSuite

D365

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

In This Role

• Develop and maintain advanced demand forecasts at category and item levels, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the monitoring and analysis of weekly business trends, including actual vs. forecasted sales, inventory levels, sell-through rates, category performance, channel selling, and seasonality, to proactively identify risks and opportunities. Drive cross-functional alignment through implementing actionable strategies and guiding team members in delivering business solutions.
• Implement markdowns, promotions, and exit strategies to achieve sales and margin targets in partnership with Planning Leadership and Merchants.
• Create pre-season plans for sales, inventory, markdowns, sell-out plans, and productivity in collaboration with Planning Leadership and Merchants.
• Own OTB - forecast sales, markdown rate, and inventory turn by week/month at a category/sub-category level. Communicate business performance and actions required to stay on target during weekly business reviews and monthly OTB meetings.
• Manage purchase orders, receipt flows, and vendor capacity planning in partnership with global teams.
• Lead and execute quarterly/seasonal categorical hindsight processes, including fiscal and seasonal reviews, to inform future planning.
• Manage and mentor 1-3 junior team members, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee key team initiatives to enhance workflows, processes, and team effectiveness.
• Ensure data integrity and maintain tools for reporting and reforecasting to support decision-making at a higher strategic level.
• Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to support assortment strategies and influence cross-functional priorities.
• Take ownership of larger-scale planning projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in and own cross-functional projects, including ERP upgrades, demand planning system implementations, and other process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team:
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

Key KPIs

• Category-Level BOP and EOP Inventory Optimization
• Sell-Thru
• Inventory Turn Improvement Across Sub-Categories
• Strategic Open to Buy (OTB) Management and Variance Analysis
• Category-Level SKU Productivity and Rationalization
• Team Performance Metrics and Development Progress

The Ideal Person

• 5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles
• 1+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, D365, SAP) and demand planning tools, with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced functions)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with advanced analytics techniques
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on synthesizing data and translating insights into actionable strategies
• Strong business acumen and understanding of inventory metrics, financial planning, and cross-functional operations
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements in dynamic environments