Sr. Demand Planner

Senior Demand Planner – Varsity Brands

Work Type: Hybrid – Fridays WFH; M-F, 8a‑5p or 9a‑6p
Location: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Work Hours: Hybrid with Fridays WFH – M-F, 8a‑5p or 9a‑6p
Relocation: Varsity Brands does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and currently reside within a commutable distance of Farmers Branch, TX or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

The Senior Demand Planner leads demand planning for assigned product categories, combining advanced statistical forecasting with cross‑functional collaboration to drive high‑quality, consensus demand plans. The role owns forecast accuracy and plays a critical part in S&OP and key business decisions related to inventory, service, and financial performance. The Senior Demand Planner sets planning standards, navigates ambiguity, and elevates demand planning capability across the organization.

• Lead the end‑to‑end demand planning process for assigned categories, with accountability for forecast quality and business alignment.
• Develop and maintain 18‑month statistical forecasts, incorporating scenario planning and risk assessments to support strategic decision‑making.
• Evaluate demand signals, assumptions, and outputs to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive cross‑functional consensus by partnering with sales, merchandising, marketing, finance, strategic planning, and supply chain leadership.
• Lead Demand Review meetings, proactively resolving gaps between demand, financial targets, and supply constraints.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve forecast assumptions, methodologies, and planning standards.
• Perform gap and variance analysis; translate insights into clear recommendations and executive‑ready narratives.
• Make key contributions to strategic supply chain initiatives, occasionally leading discrete efforts that improve planning maturity, tools, and processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for demand planning by mentoring planners, reviewing forecasts, and elevating team capabilities.

• Expertise in consensus demand planning concepts, statistical forecasting models, and planning best practices.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance service, inventory, and financial tradeoffs.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including comfort presenting to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage complexity, and drive alignment across functions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of improving forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive demand planning experience across multiple products, channels, or business models.
• Demonstrated leadership in S&OP and Demand Review processes.
• Experience with demand planning systems (Anaplan) and ERPs preferred.
• Proven ability to independently own complex forecasts and influence business decisions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Service – We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion – We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity – We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect – We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation – We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency – We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution / FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.