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Senior Demand Planner

ECCO
Salem, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2025

Senior Demand Planner

Summary

As a Senior Demand Planner at ECCO, you will own and optimize the demand forecast for the Americas region at the product level. Leveraging data-driven insights and close collaboration with Sales and Merchandising, you will develop robust forecasts that balance consumer demand with inventory efficiency. You’ll play a key role in the S&OP process and drive alignment between commercial, supply chain, and planning teams.

This role requires strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to influence across functions. Your work will turn insight into action—and shape ECCO’s regional planning success.


Responsibilities

I. Lead and continuously improve demand forecasts

A. Partner with Sales and Merchandising to develop forecasts grounded in sales data, market trends, and business insights.
B. Track key metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, and value-add) and drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and action planning.
C. Own safety stock levels, lifecycle planning assumptions, and forecast overrides in line with business objectives.


II. Align stakeholders through planning governance

A. Lead monthly forecast reviews, driving consensus across Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Supply Planning.
B. Provide demand input into the S&OP process, articulating key risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with Supply Planning to resolve constraints and ensure demand-supply alignment.


III. Advance planning tools and processes

A. Identify and implement best practices in planning, including process automation and workflow optimization.
B. Represent Demand Planning in Anaplan enhancements, data integration, and model governance.
C. Collaborate with Data & AI teams to embed advanced analytics into forecasting routines.


IV. Elevate team capabilities and planning maturity

A. Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert, fostering knowledge sharing across planning teams.
B. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
C. This position is part of Ecco’s long-term growth strategy , with clear opportunity to develop into a future leadership role within the planning function

If you have.....

Minimum Requirement:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Analytics, Engineering, or related field

  • 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or a related analytical role

  • Expertise in statistical forecasting and demand planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, SAP IBP).

  • Experience with advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivots, lookups, modeling) and data visualization (e.g., Power BI).

  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and translate data into action.

  • Strong business acumen, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.


Nice to Have.......

  • Master’s degree a plus

  • Experience in the Footwear or Apparel industry preferred.


…we want to hear from you!

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CREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROW

At ECCO, you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace. You join a global family of more than 25,000 people who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow.

Headquartered in Denmark, we are a family-owned company that offers international opportunities. Our offices and facilities have an informal culture and relaxed dress code – our shoe code is slightly stricter.

Join us and we guarantee lifelong learning – the speed of progress is up to you. So, if you’re curious, passionate and ready to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.


EEO Statement


ECCO prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, age, military and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

ECCO also recognizes and supports the obligation to reasonably accommodate employees to allow them to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Accordingly, ECCO will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation or for who ECCO has notice may require such an accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual’s: (i) physical or mental disability; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; (iii) needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; (iv) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or (v) any other reason required by applicable law, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any individual who would like to request an accommodation should contact Human Resources at 603-537-7300.

Applicants or employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. ECCO will not allow any form of retaliation against applicants or employees who raise issues of perceived harassment or discrimination in good faith.

ECCO is happy to provide information related to your rights under Federal employment regulations. Please refer to the following link: https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=b80202c8-9ea9-430f-80bc-bcfa53648e0a&ProductType=OnlineApplicant&SubType=PG


EEO Statement

ECCO prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, age, military and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

ECCO also recognizes and supports the obligation to reasonably accommodate employees to allow them to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Accordingly, ECCO will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation or for who ECCO has notice may require such an accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual’s: (i) physical or mental disability; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; (iii) needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; (iv) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or (v) any other reason required by applicable law, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any individual who would like to request an accommodation should contact Human Resources at 603-537-7300.

Applicants or employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. ECCO will not allow any form of retaliation against applicants or employees who raise issues of perceived harassment or discrimination in good faith.

ECCO is happy to provide information related to your rights under Federal employment regulations. Please refer to the following link: https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=b80202c8-9ea9-430f-80bc-bcfa53648e0a&ProductType=OnlineApplicant&SubType=PG

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