Demand Planning Manager

Our partner client is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager to lead forecasting, inventory planning, and purchasing strategy across multiple product categories and seasons. In this high-impact role, you will analyze historical data, build demand forecasts, manage open-to-buy plans, and drive inventory optimization to support sales, margin goals, and operational efficiency.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Sourcing, Domestic Factory Partners, and 3PL Distribution Center teams. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and effective at leading a team while influencing decisions across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage category-level sales, inventory, cost, and margin plans.
• Lead the monthly forecasting and open-to-buy process.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Make purchasing decisions, including negotiating, expediting, delaying, and canceling orders as needed.
• Partner with Sales on pricing, promotions, and inventory positioning.
• Provide 12-month production forecasts to sourcing and factory partners.
• Collaborate with 3PL teams on inbound planning, space optimization, and inventory flow.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports within planning and purchasing.

Qualifications