Senior Demand Planner — S&OP & Forecast Leader (Outdoor)

VFCorporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Incentive plan

Job summary

VF Corporation’s Smartwool brand seeks a Senior Demand Planner to drive demand forecasting and S&OP leadership across the organization. You will develop rolling forecasts using historical data, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and provide insights to optimize supply and customer service.

You’ll monitor forecast accuracy, lead monthly demand reviews, and help develop purchasing and supply strategies. Strong Excel, Logility, and ERP experience are required; travel about 5% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant business experience in demand planning or forecasting, preferably in the outdoor industry.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Logility or another forecasting system.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; able to influence and collaborate.
• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with SAP, Brio, Cognos or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Professional certification through IBF and/or APICS is preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate demand plans using statistical forecasting tools, historical trends, and sales projections from cross-functional partners and customers.
• Prepare and facilitate monthly cross-functional demand meetings, driving alignment and consensus on the final forecast as part of the S&OP process.
• Use forecasting systems and analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy through root cause analysis, product lifecycle planning, trend identification, and exception-based forecasting.
• Monitor and report forecast performance, identify the drivers of forecast variance, and develop and execute actions to improve demand planning accuracy.
• Provide stakeholders across all levels of the organization with updated forecasts, analysis, and business insights through verbal presentations and written reporting.
• Partner with Supply Planning to develop purchasing and supply strategies that balance demand, production requirements, inventory, and capacity constraints.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements that strengthen demand planning effectiveness and improve customer service levels.

Skills

Excel

Logility

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Self-directed

SAP

Brio Cognos

APICS IBF

Travel

Tools

Logility

SAP

Brio

Cognos

Microsoft Office

Job description

VF Corporation’s Smartwool brand seeks a Senior Demand Planner to drive demand forecasting and S&OP leadership across the organization. You will develop rolling forecasts using historical data, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and provide insights to optimize supply and customer service.

You’ll monitor forecast accuracy, lead monthly demand reviews, and help develop purchasing and supply strategies. Strong Excel, Logility, and ERP experience are required; travel about 5% is expected.