Demand Planner

**Who We Are**:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

**JOB MISSION**:
The North American Integrated Demand Planner plays a central and critical role in delivering North American business results through owning the development, analysis and execution of the NA Footwear and/or Apparel Demand Plans. This Planner will be responsible for providing a detailed unit demand plan at the model, style and SKU level to the organization covering Wholesale and DTC for Canada for one or more Line Plan Businesses. Additionally, this Analyst will also support the collection and interpretation of the Sales Forecast and its impact to the Demand Plan.

This position sits at the forefront of the Quarterly Go To Market process, representing and facilitating for North America through GLP Forecasting, Project Line Planning (PLP) and Line Confirmation in support of OGSP objectives through the end of a product’s life.

**MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Development and Management of model/style/sku level demand plan for one or more Line Plan Businesses
- Develop and maintain an accurate style level demand plan using both quantitative inputs - historical data, trend information, sales forecasts - and qualitative inputs such as Sales, Marketing and Merchandising feedback
- Pressure test forecasts against bookings, replenishment assumptions and updated accuracy metrics
- Actively manage risks and opportunities to the plan and partner with Sales, Marketing and Merchandising to keep assumptions current.
- Lead the monthly Demand Consensus process for all Channels (Wholesale and DTC) for Canada
- Close collaboration with Sales, Merchandising, Commercial Planning, Inventory Planning, and Supply Planning.
- Represent NA Demand Planning & Forecasting in the Go To Market process, from Global Line Review through Line Confirmation adhering to the published Forecast Calendar
- Selection and maintenance of size curves, utilizing system inputs, historical data, and DTC teams input to drive accuracy at the SKU level.
- Manage and analyze the Sales Forecast input for one or more Line Plan Businesses. Demonstrate knowledge of select customers and channels and understand their impact on the demand plan.

**REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS**:

- 4+ years related experience (Demand Planning, Supply Chain or equivalent)
- Working experience with Demand Planning/Forecasting Software, techniques and capabilities, and reporting
- Experience in Forecasting, Merchandising, Sales Planning, Demand Planning, or Supply Planning
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on problem solving, conflicting objectives, and dealing with multiple customers.
- Proven ability to build strong and productive working relationships with partners in both Canada and the USA.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong strategic thinking and outstanding analytical/quantitative skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage time, multiple tasks, and deadlines effectively.
- Must have strong presentation skills and an ability to communicate with various levels of the organization.
- Organizational Agility - High Influencing Skills
- Must be action oriented, adaptable and able to drive results while collaborating effectively in a manner that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion
- Industry, Channel, and/or Customer Expertise

**Flexible Work Schedule**

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.