Demand Planner 2

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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) - 1-2 years
Retail Math (gross margin inventory productivity profitability planning) - 1-2 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 womens 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

Required Skills:

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Job Title: Demand Planner 2 Location: Hybrid - Beaverton ORPosition Type: Contract (Pay-as-you-go)Pay Rate: USD $41.55 / hourWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (WFH Fridays)Work Timezone: Pacific Time (GMT -0800)Hours per Week: 40Duration: 12 monthsExpected Start Date: January 12 2026E...