Senior Demand Planner

Our client, a well-known men's and women's apparel company, is looking for a Senior Demand Planner to join their Miami, FL team!Position SummaryThe Senior Demand Planner is a senior-level role responsible for both executing and developing comprehensive sales and inventory plans at the account level, while also overseeing the strategic flow of inventory from production to shipment at the brand level.This role recommends buy placements and manages receipt flow to ensure supply meets consumer demand while adhering to corporate standards for profitability and revenue.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in retail/wholesale buying, planning, or replenishment management, and must be exceedingly well organized, a self-starter, detail oriented, and highly motivated.Key ResponsibilitiesDetermine style demand and inventory plans based on statistical forecasting inputs and historical trendsWork with account teams to ensure proper forecasts and parameters are set in the retailer's replenishment systemsPartner with Sales on pre-season planning for Replenishment, Key Items, and Assortment building at the account levelProvide Account Executives and Business Planning with monthly replenishment financial projectionsPull in-stock and WOS data at the style/color level; report business trends to monitor in-season performance and adjust plans as neededMeet regularly with Account Executives to discuss in-season issues and opportunitiesOversee aggregate production needs across each SBU and total divisionRecommend Buy Placements for replenishment items that meet demand while reflecting optimal inventory position and all production requirementsReview and approve all placements of production orders in collaboration with sales and financeManage the Open to Buy (OTB) plan by working with sales, planning, and finance to oversee flow of goods and review financial forecastsModel OTB scenarios for strategic placements as neededProvide projections of future needs to the sourcing department by channel of distribution for space planningForecast needs by fabric for total division for strategic pre-positioning of greige materialsManage the PLM group buy process including T&A calendarsWork with operations to review stock levels against warehouse capacity and make recommendations for exceptionsTrack performance of Replenishment Programs by labelPrepare ad hoc analysis as needed and fulfill other tasks as directed by managementCollaborative ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Merchandising and Sales on pre-season planning for Key Items and Assortment building at the brand levelWork with Supply Chain Planning to ensure optimal stock levels and inventory goals are maintainedPartner with Sourcing and Supply Chain Planning to review WIP and identify potential supply challengesSeek to drive efficiencies across all brands and accounts by reviewing assortments and fabrics in collaboration with the merchandising teamWork with sales and planning teams to review unsold and aging inventoryMake recommendations for replenishment goals and objectives in coordination with demand and business planning teamsDevelop strategy with demand planning for digital key items and replenishment assortmentsSkills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesStrong proficiency in retail math and its application to planning and forecastingAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with planning or replenishment software preferredAbility to analyze results and identify financial and merchandise solutions to improve performanceStrong communication skills, both written and verbalHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyTeam player with a collaborative mindset and a self-starter work ethicRequirementsBachelor's degree or experience equivalency in a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of retail/wholesale planning/buying experienceDemonstrated ability to analyze results and identify financial and merchandise solutions to improve performanceRetail math knowledge and understandingAbility to set priorities and accomplish tasks independentlyAbility to travel to other company facilities and accounts as neededYou can use to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.

Created: 2026-05-09