Senior Global Footwear Demand Planner

Arc'teryx Equipment; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 94.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & wellbeing benefits

401(k) and ESPP eligibility

Paid time off and No Wasted Day

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Arc’teryx Equipment seeks a Senior Global Footwear Demand Planner to own rolling demand forecasts and translate assortment plans into demand projections. You will drive statistical baselines, contribute to IBP, and align near-term execution with a 1-5 year view, across regions and cross-functional partners.

You will balance forecast accuracy with business strategy, mentor teammates, and influence planning across Global Footwear while working from our Portland office.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or related field.
• 5+ years in Demand Planning or Merchandise Planning, footwear-focused.
• Strong forecasting with advanced Excel and data manipulation skills; understands global/regional nuances.
• Understanding of retail KPIs and new product forecasting.
• Experience with major planning tools such as o9, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Oracle.

Responsabilidades

• Develop rolling 1-5 year demand forecast for Footwear with baseline statistical forecasts.
• Participate in IBP cycle to build consensus demand plan reconciling top-down and SKU-level forecasts.
• Provide volume outlooks to Sourcing and Supply Planning to inform capacity and buys.
• Conduct scenario and risk planning; advise cross-functional partners with recommendations.
• Collaborate with Senior Leaders on Global Footwear strategy and growth opportunities.

Conocimientos

Demand forecasting

Statistical forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication with stakeholders

Forecasting governance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations

Herramientas

o9

Blue Yonder

Anaplan

Oracle

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Department: Supply Chain - Merchandise, Demand, and Inventory Planning

Capability Area: Global Demand Planning

Location: Portland Office, On Site

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Senior Global Footwear Demand Planner at Arc’teryx, you will own the rolling demand forecast for one of the business’s major product categories, building statistically driven baselines, translating assortment plans into demand projections, and contributing to the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle with a consensus plan that the business can act on. You will work across a broad cross‑functional network, including Merchandise Financial Planning, Sourcing, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Allocations, Merchandising, FP&A, and Commercial, and you will be the planning voice that connects near‑term execution to a 1-5-year demand view. This is a role for a planner who brings rigor to their forecasts and knows how to balance statistical discipline with business judgment.

This role is based out of our Portland office. Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Global Demand Planning team leads the development of a unified view of customer demand across regions, channels, and time horizons. By integrating financial, market, and product inputs, the team enables aligned, data-driven decisions and connects demand to supply and inventory planning across the business.

Core Activities

• Developing and maintaining a rolling near and long-term demand forecast, 1-5 years out, for the Footwear category, including generating baseline statistical forecasts and translating assortment launch plans into demand projections
• Participating in the IBP cycle to build a consensus demand plan, reconciling top-down financial targets with bottom-up SKU-level forecasts
• Providing volume outlooks to Sourcing, Supply Planning to support capacity and buy decisions, and building demand curves for new product launches
• Conducting scenario and risk planning, identifying demand risks and supply constraints, and bringing recommendations to cross-functional partners
• Work closely with Senior Footwear leaders in identifying demand drivers, and future growth opportunities across Regions and the Global business to drive assortment & product creation decisions
• Be a powerful voice with regions and Senior Leaders on the Global Footwear strategy, identifying areas of investment opportunities, categorising risks, and bringing creative solutions to the table in a fast growing entrepreneurial business environment

Future Work

• Contributing to IBP process maturity and forecasting methodology improvements that strengthen planning across the organization
• Shaping how new product forecasting and demand curve development evolve as the product portfolio grows

Job Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field
• You have 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning or Merchandise Planning, in a Footwear industry or Footwear focused portfolio
• You have strong demand forecasting experience, including deep statistical forecasting knowledge and advanced Excel and data manipulation skills, with experience with global and regional nuances
• You bring a strong understanding of retail KPIs
• You have experience with new product forecasting, including building demand curves for launches
• You have experience with advanced planning tools such as o9, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Oracle
• You are comfortable working across large, complex data environments
• You are a strong analytical problem-solver who can balance forecast accuracy with business strategy and translate complex data into actionable insights for cross-functional partners
• You have experience leading planning for a major category, including contributing to IBP cycles, reconciling top-down and bottom-up plans, and identifying demand risks and supply constraints
• You are a strong cross-functional collaborator, able to partner effectively with Merchandise Financial Planning, Sourcing, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Allocations, Merchandising, FP&A, and Commercial
• You have experience mentoring and developing others, sharing specialized knowledge to support team growth and build capability within your area

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing - Immediately vested 401(k) retirement savings plan matching, eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), where applicable.
• Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, including an option to ease the transition back to work.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events)Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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A reasonable estimate of the pay range is USD$94,000 - USD$117,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience.