Demand Planner

**ABOUT HERSCHEL SUPPLY**

Welcome to Herschel Supply, where we make quality products for a lifetime of better journeys. Designed with timeless form and intuitive function in Vancouver, Canada, every piece is backed by our signature warranty for wherever you're going next.

Since 2009, we've never stopped taking risks. We're constantly innovating, growing our community, reducing our impact on the environment and heading on new journeys. We've gotten lost in new cities, made lifelong friends all over the world, road tripped with no GPS, and explored a ton of creative pursuits along the way.

Putting yourself out there isn't easy. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new. It might be scary at first, but it also leads to the best parts of life. Inspiring others to take that leap is what we live for. Wherever you're headed, we're here to help you pack your future with possibilities.

So, come along for the ride, get inspired and Put Yourself Out There.

**ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE**

**A DAY IN THE LIFE**

Our workplace is dynamic, supportive and entrepreneurial in spirit, and we pride ourselves in being a collaborative, open-minded and imaginative team.

On a day-to-day basis, the Demand Planner will:

- Develop and maintain precise demand forecasts for Herschel's wholesale channel and Herschel's own retail stores, considering factors such as historical sales data, store-specific trends, and promotional activities.
- Collaborate closely with Wholesale sales Operations, Retail Operations, Store Managers, and Sales teams to gather relevant insights and information for demand forecasting.
- Analyze category/style demand patterns across channels and identify opportunities to enhance forecast accuracy and inventory management strategies.
- Monitor inventory levels across retail stores and warehouse facilities, proactively identifying potential stockouts or excess inventory situations.
- Communicate forecast updates and inventory projections to internal stakeholders, including Wholesale & Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
- Participate in retail planning meetings to align demand forecasts with store operations and merchandise planning activities.
- Continuously assess and refine demand planning processes to drive operational efficiency and scalability within the retail channel.
- Stay abreast of retail industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to anticipate changes in demand dynamics.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning, retail operations, or related roles within the retail industry.
- Proficiency in demand planning software and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and forecasting.
- Strong understanding of retail operations, including store-level dynamics, inventory management principles, and sales forecasting methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision.

**YOUR JOURNEY WITH HERSCHEL SUPPLY**

The annual salary for this role falls within the range of $64,000-$80,000 depending on level of experience. We welcome diverse talents, and if your qualifications and experience differ from the job description, we'll consider adjusting the scope of work and salary range to align with your individual strengths. In addition to base salary, here are just a few of the additional perks we offer to our valued team members as part of our comprehensive total compensation package:

- Health benefits
- Hybrid working environment
- Generous discounts on our products
- Competitive vacation policy
- Weekly fitness sessions including yoga
- Professional development subsidy
- Office snacks and beverages
- Weekly happy hour
- Maternity leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Employee assistance program
- A dog friendly office
- Ad-hoc employee events

**DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT HERSCHEL SUPPLY**

We're committed to creating a workspace that is safe, secure, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Stemming from our core values and initiating dialogue around our programs, we aim to empower everyone to share their individual voices and experiences. It's with this openness that we are able to expand our view of who we are as individuals, and what we can do in our careers at Herschel.

At Herschel Supply, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture that connects us to our customers and the communities around us while embracing and encouraging diversity in our employees' age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion and other characteristics that make our employees unique.