Demand And Distribution Planning Manager

Summary

The Demand and Distribution Planning Manager leads demand and distribution planning for select categories across retail and ecommerce geographies, partnering with merchandising, retail, finance, logistics, and central supply chain to drive sales and respond to opportunities and risks. This role owns forecasting, inventory strategy, allocation, and reporting to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze monthly demand forecasts at multiple aggregation levels and time horizons.
• Develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results using demand planning software.
• Create sales plans and maintain open to buy in coordination with merchandising and supply chain.
• Manage inventory strategies for existing items, new products, and phase-outs, and recommend reallocation opportunities.
• Allocate merchandise to retail stores and e-commerce based on launch plans and inventory levels.
• Coordinate transfers and communicate picking and shipping priorities to warehouses to resolve shortages.
• Drive weekly business discussions with merchandising and country leaders to analyze selling trends.
• Develop standardized reports and processes to improve team productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare hindsight and financial reviews and present targets and initiatives to senior leaders.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in luxury retail or wholesale in planning, allocation, buying, or retail analysis.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills with validated retail math and business intuition.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to run and analyze large data sets.
• Experience with demand planning software; knowledge of Power BI and Anaplan is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines and influence senior leaders.