Senior Demand Planner

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (United States); Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to develop and maintain demand forecasts across product categories, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.

You will analyze historical data, run statistical models, monitor forecast accuracy, and support S&OP/IBP processes, with a hybrid schedule offering three days in office and two remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 4–6 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply-chain planning, or related analytical roles.
• Solid understanding of statistical forecasting methods, including time-series analysis and regression-based approaches.
• Strong Excel skills for large datasets, modeling, and validation.
• Experience using demand planning or forecasting platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder/JDA, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis).
• Ability to analyze forecast performance, diagnose issues, and support improvements over time.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align on demand assumptions and forecast outcomes; support S&OP/IBP processes by communicating forecast changes, risks, and demand drivers; share insights and recommendations in a clear, structured, data-driven manner.

Skills

Excel

Time-series analysis

Forecasting methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder/JDA

Oracle Demantra

Kinaxis

Job description

The Senior Demand Planner will develop and maintain demand forecasts as part of the Integrated Business Planning cycle. The role owns material‑level forecasting for assigned product categories across multiple distribution channels, partnering with cross‑functional teams to align demand assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and support forecast decisions while driving accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Primary Duties

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align on demand assumptions and forecast outcomes; support S&OP/IBP processes by communicating forecast changes, risks, and demand drivers; share insights and recommendations in a clear, structured, data‑driven manner.
• Forecasting & Demand Analytics: Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple time horizons using statistical forecasting methods, market inputs, historical sales data, and order book analysis; test and refine forecasting approaches; monitor forecast accuracy and bias, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Model Building & Deployment: Build, maintain, and enhance forecasting models within demand planning systems and analytical tools; translate statistical model outputs into operational forecasts; document assumptions, methodologies, and limitations; partner with technology and planning teams to improve forecasting tools, system parameters, and automation.
• Market & Business Integration: Incorporate qualitative inputs such as promotions, pricing actions, market dynamics, and product lifecycle events; assess the impact of demand drivers and external signals on forecast performance and planning risk; provide scenario analysis and sensitivity views.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improvements in forecast accuracy, model effectiveness, and planning efficiency through ongoing analysis; identify opportunities to standardize best practices, improve forecast governance, and reduce manual effort; provide subject‑matter expertise to planners and cross‑functional partners.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 4–6 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply‑chain planning, or related analytical roles.
• Solid understanding of statistical forecasting methods, including time‑series analysis and regression‑based approaches.
• Strong Excel skills for large datasets, modeling, and validation.
• Experience using demand planning or forecasting platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder/JDA, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis).
• Ability to analyze forecast performance, diagnose issues, and support improvements over time.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Wolverine Worldwide offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule with three days in office and two days remote.

Perform duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies. Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager.

We value the differences in one another and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.