Supply Chain and Logistics - Demand Planner

Overview

Location - Onsite at PHK (traditional hybrid model with Fridays remote)

Education - Bachelor s degree is preferred but not required, 3-5 years of experience is what we are looking for

Non-negotiables - Top 3 skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and works well with others
• Retail or planning background (merchandising planning or assortment planning)
• Background working at a well known apparel retailer

Possible for extension? Yes! May extend a full 12 months or hire for FTE

Local candidates are preferred but open to relocating candidates (at their own expense).

Demand Planner 3/ Senior Assortment Planner

This role sits within the Global Kid’s planning organization — a team known for analytical rigor, athlete‑focused insights, and strong partnership with Merchandising, Marketplace Planning, and Geo Planning. The team reports into enterprise planning leadership and collaborates across the value chain to drive sustainable growth and serve athletes.

We are seeking a Senior Assortment Planner with sharp analytical instincts, financial discipline, and a deep understanding of the Kid’s Sportswear Apparel consumer. This planner blends precise bottom‑up planning with bold, data‑driven intuition — crafting assortments that fuel profitable growth and elevate marketplace responsiveness. They influence across functions, translate complex data into clear narratives, and anticipate risks and opportunities before they surface.

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, identifies patterns others miss, and safeguards the business through meticulous forecasting, strong communication, and proactive decision‑making. They move with speed, think critically, and plan with the athlete at the center.

• 3–5 years of directly relevant experience
• Experience in assortment planning, product planning, and inventory/financial planning
• Familiarity with statistical forecasting, data science approaches, and new planning methodologies
• Understanding of consumer and marketplace trends within the Kid’s and Sportswear (Lifestyle) businesses
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain and Logistics or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

You ll own bottom‑up style‑level plans that shape the Kid’s business — driving long range forecasts, pre‑season strategy, and in‑season activities to optimize marketplace health and fuel sustainable growth.

• Develop seasonal plans and monthly forecasts inclusive of sales, margin, and inventory using analytical tools and consumer‑driven insights
• Partner across Geography, Global teams, Merchandising, and Business Planning to drive alignment and optimize the business end to end
• Lead product forecasting, identifying risks, opportunities, and responsive actions to elevate in‑season performance
• Recap business performance monthly, delivering clear analysis against forecast and informing strategic shifts
• Support monthly and seasonal inventory and supply planning activities in partnership with cross‑functional teams

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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