Demand Planner

Job description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better. Overview The Demand Planner for HEYDUDE is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating demand forecasts that support the regional distribution of direct-to-consumer demand and expansion into digital marketplaces. This role partners cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketplace, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Planning teams to translate channel strategies, marketplace signals, and fulfillment requirements into balanced demand, inventory, and supply plans. The position plays a critical role in improving forecast accuracy, supporting regional inventory placement, and enabling strong in-stock performance across direct-to-consumer and marketplace channels. What You'll Do Own demand forecasting for digital marketplace channels, translating sales trends, promotional plans, seasonality, and marketplace inputs into actionable demand plans. Support regional distribution strategies by aligning direct-to-consumer demand forecasts to inventory placement, fulfillment capacity, and service-level objectives. Partner with Marketplace, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to ensure forecasts reflect channel priorities, operational constraints, and growth opportunities. Monitor forecast performance, demand shifts, sell-through, in-stock levels, and inventory health to identify risks and recommend corrective actions. Execute reoccurring allocation process to maintain necessary in-stock levels Develop SKU- and size-level demand insights that inform inventory placement, replenishment priorities, and product availability across regional fulfillment locations. Prepare forecast updates, demand review materials, and business insights for cross-functional forums focused on regional demand distribution and marketplace growth. Use planning systems, Excel-based models, and operational reporting to improve visibility to forecast accuracy, demand volatility, and inventory requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting tools, processes, and reporting that support direct-to-consumer demand planning and digital marketplace expansion. What You'll Bring to the Table Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning, marketplace planning, or a related planning function. Experience supporting marketplace, eCommerce, wholesale, or retail channels; digital marketplace or marketplace fulfillment experience preferred. Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment, inventory positioning, demand variability, and service-level management. Ability to connect demand plans to regional inventory placement, fulfillment strategy, and operational execution across North America. Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including experience building or maintaining forecast models, reports, and planning tools. Demand planning systems and SAP experience are preferred. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally, influence decisions, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. LI-Onsite #LI-AF1 #heydude The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law. Title: Demand Planner Salary or Pay Range: $87,000 - $97,000 Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona. This organization participates in E-Verify . This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline. Job Category: Corporate