Demand Business Planner – Mexico Stream

Job description

Who We Are: Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders. Job Posting: JOB SUMMARY As the Demand Business Planner , you will serve as the demand planning leader for the Mexico Stream, owning the development and maintenance of the consensus demand plan at the Style-Color-SKU level. This role provides the demand signal that drives inventory, supply, customer service, and financial decisions across the Mexico business. Working closely with Sales, Finance, Customer Operations, Supply Planning, and Stream Leadership, you will leverage forecasting systems, market intelligence, customer insights, and cross-functional inputs to generate accurate forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and influence key business decisions. As a key contributor to the SIOP process, you will help ensure alignment between local business objectives and North America Stream priorities. KEY RESPONSABILITIES Lead cross-functional alignment to establish and maintain a consensus demand plan supporting service, inventory, and financial goals. Apply advanced forecasting methodologies and planning tools to improve forecast quality and proactively adjust assumptions based on business trends, customer intelligence, market dynamics, and historical performance. Lead demand reviews within the SIOP process, communicating forecast changes, business assumptions, risks, and opportunities. Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across the Mexico customer portfolio at the Style-Color-SKU level. Own forecast accuracy and demand planning performance through analysis of customer trends, product lifecycle impacts, replenishment patterns, seasonality, and promotions. Lead demand planning activities supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), seasonal launches, and commercial initiatives Develop scenario analyses and long-range demand outlooks to support decisions related to inventory, capacity, customer service, financial planning, and growth strategies. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes, planning methodologies, reporting capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, SIOP, Forecasting, Replenishment, or related Supply Chain disciplines. Experience leading cross-functional planning processes and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions Advanced knowledge of statistical forecasting methodologies and demand planning principles. Strong business acumen and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations. Plus: Experience with SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Logility, or similar planning systems Why Kontoor Brands? At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products. When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement. We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.