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The Manager, Demand Planning for HEYDUDE is responsible for leading digital demand planning strategies and executing accurate forecasting to support revenue, sell-through, and profitability goals. This role partners cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Merchandising, and Supply teams, while managing a team and driving data-informed decision making. The position reports to the VP, Planning within the Global Planning organization.
Job Responsibility
Drive accurate, timely style/color-level forecasts aligned to financial targets and business strategies
Manage pre-season and in-season demand planning processes, incorporating historical trends, assortment strategies, and productivity benchmarks
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Merchandising, and Supply to align revenue plans, identify risks/opportunities, and optimize outcomes
Track business performance through weekly, monthly, and seasonal analysis, leading demand reviews and contributing to S&OP processes
Lead AOP and quarterly forecast development, partnering with commercial and finance teams to align revenue assumptions
Evaluate inventory positioning, sell-through trends, and Weeks on Hand (WOH) to inform forward planning and mitigate risk
Communicate insights and recommendations through executive and operational reporting, translating complex analytics into actionable direction
Innovate planning processes by advancing BI reporting, system capabilities, and adoption of data-driven decision making
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, planning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in demand planning, analytics, buying, or forecasting-related roles
Strong understanding of demand planning, supply chain, and S&OP/IBP principles
Advanced analytical skills with expertise in Excel
experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights for cross-functional partners
Experience partnering across Digital and Direct-to-Consumer business models preferred
Strong collaboration and communication skills in highly cross-functional environments
Proven ability to lead processes, drive continuous improvement, and influence decision making through data
Nice to have
Experience with Power BI or similar tools
Experience partnering across Digital and Direct-to-Consumer business models
What we offer
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Additional voluntary benefits
Eligibility to participate in a company incentive program