
Demand Planner
Crocs, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hoofddorp • 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Junior
Tech Stack
Go
About the role
- Own the Demand Plan for a defined set of product categories in the Digital Commerce EMEA Region, ensuring alignment with commercial needs for seasonal buy execution.
- Interpret changes in buying process into strategic product investments, optimizing revenue and inventory to support corporate goals.
- Manage inventory and supply planning efforts to proactively manage in-stock levels and minimize stockouts.
- Propose seasonal and in-season stocking strategies to commercial leads, balancing margin, revenue, and working capital.
- Act as the primary point of contact between Planning, Merchandising, Distribution Center (DC), and Commercial teams to execute the Go-To-Market strategy.
- Present data-driven scenarios to commercial leadership, factoring in inventory turn, promotional activity, and sales forecast.
- Collaborate with manager and cross-functional teams to support process improvements and system transitions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, supply chain, planning, or a related field
- Strong experience in demand planning and inventory management
- 1-3 years planning OTB / Demand within a Digital commerce environment; highly desirable to be within a multichannel setting particularly in the apparel / footwear business
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Buying&Trading, and Distribution teams
- Proactive problem-solving skills to adapt to changes in market dynamics and consumer demand
- Data-driven approach to demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and business decision-making
- Proficiency in OTB, WOS, and Service Level planning, with a strong grasp Integrated Business Planning
- Extensive command of Microsoft Excel and PowerBi, utilizing these tools effectively to extract insights and make informed decisions
- Previous experience with Demand Planning systemic solutions (Preferably 09).
Benefits
- Hybrid working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
demand planninginventory managementOTBWOSService Level planningIntegrated Business Planningdata-driven forecastingrevenue optimizationstocking strategiessupply planning
Soft skills
proactive problem-solvingcross-functional collaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingdata analysis