Strategic Demand Planner & S&OP Leader

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

Job summary

Smartwool in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to own the rolling forecast and drive S&OP alignment across functions. You will develop, monitor, and maintain demand plans using statistical forecasting, historical data, and input from sales and operations.

Lead monthly cross-functional demand meetings, analyze forecast variance, and partner with Supply Planning to balance demand with production and inventory.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and experience with Logility or another demand planning or forecasting system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to apply industry best practices while also identifying new and creative approaches to solving problems.
• Self-directed, organized, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with SAP, Brio, Cognos, or similar reporting and query tools is a plus.
• Professional certification through IBF and/or APICS is preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally, 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 both 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

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Logility

SAP

Brio

Cognos

Job description

Smartwool in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to own the rolling forecast and drive S&OP alignment across functions. You will develop, monitor, and maintain demand plans using statistical forecasting, historical data, and input from sales and operations.

Lead monthly cross-functional demand meetings, analyze forecast variance, and partner with Supply Planning to balance demand with production and inventory.