What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Demand Planning position at JOCKEY?
At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. As a 149-year-old family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort, our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.
Jockey is seeking a Demand Planning Manager who will own the delivery of an accurate, stable corporate demand forecasts and directly drive production planning, healthy inventory and high service levels. Wielding a blend of analytics, business acumen and leadership, this role will update and enhance Jockey’s demand planning practices and results through a time of technological transformation. The ideal candidate views demand planning as a practical application of analytics—leveraging data to guide decisions, improve processes, and drive measurable results.
JOB EXPECTATIONS
- Execute the development, refinement and submission of the enterprise demand forecast, managing alignment between sales plans, statistical forecasts, and inventory targets
- Support development and continuous improvement of an enterprise statistical demand plan
- Manage the seasonal forecast collection process and support Go To Market Initiatives
- Identify and implement process optimization opportunities to increase forecast accuracy, reduce instability, and improve efficiency
- Monitor forecast performance using KPIs (e.g., WAPE, bias, stability), identify root causes of variance, and recommend corrective actions
- Translate model outputs into actionable insights for cross functional partners
- Provide an independent, analytics-based view of demand to contextualize risk and inform business decisions
- Ensure all relevant demand planning data is collected, validated, and accessible
- Other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- 3 years of experience in demand planning , supply chain, or related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity — proactively seeks out new methods, technologies, and data sources to improve forecast quality and planning processes
- High learning agility and problem-solving aptitude — able to quickly grasp complex concepts, connect the dots across functions, and adapt to evolving business needs.
- Advanced Excel skills or experience with low code application builder like Retool
- Hands-on experience with forecasting software and ERP systems
PREFERRED:
- Analytical background with experience developing with Tableau, Power BI or related
- Experience writing or working with SQL queries
- Coding experience, particularly with Python or R
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office environment. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.