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We’re committed to transparency, sustainability, and getting out there. And we're serious about having fun while doing it.\nWe are a team committed to creating products with Merino wool at their core, reducing our environmental impact, and working with our advocacy partners to help protect wild places and increase equitable access for anyone looking to spend more time outside.\nIf this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, Smartwool just might be the place for you.\nTo learn more about our values and our culture, visit Smartwool Careers or www.smartwool.com.\nSenior Demand Planner\nWhat will you do?\nA day in the life of a Senior Demand Planner at Smartwool looks a little like this.\nYou’ll play a key role in the Demand Planning and broader Supply Chain process, helping the business anticipate demand and make informed planning decisions.\nIn this role, you’ll develop, monitor, and maintain a rolling demand forecast using statistical forecasting tools, historical trends, and sales projections from cross-functional partners and customers. You’ll support a strategic business unit and play a leadership role in the S&OP process, helping drive alignment and consensus around the demand plan.\nLet’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.\nDevelop accurate demand plans using statistical forecasting tools, historical trends, and sales projections from cross-functional partners and customers.\nPrepare and facilitate monthly cross-functional demand meetings, driving alignment and consensus on the final forecast as part of the S&OP process.\nUse forecasting systems and analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy through root cause analysis, product lifecycle planning, trend identification, and exception-based forecasting.\nMonitor and report forecast performance, identify the drivers of forecast variance, and develop and execute actions to improve demand planning accuracy.\nProvide stakeholders across all levels of the organization with updated forecasts, analysis, and business insights through both verbal presentations and written reporting.\nPartner with Supply Planning to develop purchasing and supply strategies that balance demand, production requirements, inventory, and capacity constraints.\nLead cross-functional process improvements that strengthen demand planning effectiveness and improve customer service levels.\nWhat do you need to succeed?\nWe all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3+ years of relevant business experience, preferably in the outdoor industry.\nStrong Excel skills (required) and experience with Logility (preferred) or another demand planning or forecasting system.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.\nDemonstrated ability to apply industry best practices while also identifying new and creative approaches to solving problems.\nSelf-directed, organized, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities.\nExperience with SAP, Brio, Cognos, or similar reporting and query tools is a plus.\nProfessional certification through IBF and/or APICS is preferred.\nAbility to travel occasionally, approximately 5%.\nNow WE have a question for YOU.\nAre you in?\nHiring Range:\n$77,760.00 USD - $97,200.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.\nBenefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.\nPlease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.\nAt VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at . 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