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Job Title: Demand Planner 2
Location: Hybrid - Beaverton, OR
Position Type: Contract (Pay-as-you-go)
Pay Rate: USD $41.55 / hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (WFH Fridays)
Work Timezone: Pacific Time (GMT -0800)
Hours per Week: 40
Duration: 12 months
Expected Start Date: January 12, 2026
Expected End Date: January 12, 2027
Reporting Location: Beaverton, OR
Before Moving Forward, Please Note:
- Considering only US Citizens and Green Card
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in demand planning or a related planning role
- Experience with a large, global apparel or footwear brand preferred
- Hybrid on-site role with standard business hours
- Degree preferred
Required & Preferred Skills
Core Planning Skills (Required)
- Assortment Planning - 1-2 years
- Demand & Supply Planning - 1-2 years
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP; basic to intermediate years
- Retail Math (gross margin, inventory productivity, profitability planning years
- Sales & Trend Analysis - 1-2 years
Soft Skills
- Communication Skills - 2-4 years
- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Collaboration - 1-2 years
Job Description
The Demand Planner 2 is responsible for supporting seasonal and long-range planning initiatives by aligning consumer demand with supply and marketplace execution. This role plays a critical part in driving revenue, margin, and inventory productivity through data-driven planning, cross-functional collaboration, and detailed analysis.
The planner will partner closely with merchandising and business planning teams to develop demand forecasts, manage assortment plans, and provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Develop and finalize pre-season assortment and demand plans at style-color and franchise levels
- Build depth plans and forecasts for footwear products, with a focus on women's running categories
- Analyze seasonal sales performance and trends to inform future planning decisions
- Create and manage monthly sales and inventory plans to support buying and allocation strategies
- Partner with merchandising teams to align assortments with consumer demand and market trends
- Collaborate with business planners to identify risks and opportunities impacting long-term plans
- Utilize Excel and planning tools to analyze data and present insights clearly to stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 2-4 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, assortment planning, or related roles
- Experience in a multi-store retail or wholesale environment
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
Desired Soft Skills
- Self-starter with a proactive and adaptable mindset
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Professionalism and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Key Partners
Merchandising; Business Planning; Finance; Marketing; Supply Chain; Operations; Analytics
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