Wolverine World Wide Inc

Senior Demand Planner

Wolverine World Wide Inc$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field
  • 4-6 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or analytical roles
  • Strong understanding of statistical forecasting methods
  • Proficient in Excel for large datasets and modeling
  • Experience with demand planning platforms like SAP IBP or Oracle Demantra

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned product categories
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align demand assumptions
  • Communicate forecast changes and demand drivers consistently
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions
  • Build and enhance forecasting models within planning systems
  • Incorporate qualitative inputs into forecasts
  • Support continuous improvement in forecasting processes

Benefits

  • Flexible, hybrid work schedule (3 days office, 2 days remote)
  • Opportunity for cross-functional collaboration
  • Focus on continuous improvement and professional development
  • Exposure to complex demand planning processes
  • Participation in Integrated Business Planning cycle
Full Job Description
The Senior Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts as part of the Integrated Business Planning cycle. This role will own material-level forecasting for assigned product categories across multiple distribution channels, partnering with cross-functional teams to align demand assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and support forecast decisions. The Senior Demand Planner is expected to create a demand plan that supports Brand financial targets while driving accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement in the planning process.

Primary Duties:

Cross0Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align on demand assumptions and forecast outcomes

  • Support planning and S&OP / IBP processes by communicating forecast changes, risks, and demand drivers clearly and consistently

  • Share demand insights and recommendations in a clear, structured, and data-driven manner

Forecasting & Demand Analytics:

  • Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple time horizons using statistical forecasting methods, market inputs, historical sales data, and order book analysis

  • Test and refine forecasting approaches, including baseline demand modeling, seasonality analysis, and trend adjustment

  • Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, investigate root causes of forecast error, and implement corrective actions

  • Apply appropriate forecasting methodologies by product, customer, channel, or segment based on demand behavior

Model Building & Deployment:

  • Build, maintain, and enhance forecasting models within demand planning systems and analytical tools

  • Translate statistical model outputs into operational forecasts aligned with planning and supply processes

  • Document assumptions, methodologies, and limitations to support forecast transparency and repeatability

  • Partner with technology and planning teams to improve forecasting tools, system parameters, and automation

Market & Business Integration:

  • Incorporate qualitative inputs such as promotions, pricing actions, market dynamics, and product lifecycle events into forecasts

  • Assess the impact of demand drivers and external signals on forecast performance and planning risk

  • Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity views to help support decision-making under uncertainty

Continuous Improvement:

  • Contribute to improvements in forecast accuracy, model effectiveness, and planning efficiency through ongoing analysis and learning

  • Identify opportunities to standardize best practices, improve forecast governance, and reduce manual effort

  • Provide subject matter expertise and support to planners and cross-functional partners on forecasting processes, tools, and assumptions

  • Perform duties consistent with the Company0s AAP/EEO goals and policies.

  • Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor0s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

  • 4 6 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or related analytical roles

  • Solid understanding of statistical forecasting methods, including time-series analysis and regression-based approaches

  • Strong Excel skills for large datasets, modeling, and validation

  • Experience using demand planning or forecasting platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder/JDA, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, or similar)

  • Ability to analyze forecast performance, diagnose issues, and support improvements over time

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.  Some travel may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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About Wolverine World Wide Inc

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of footwear, apparel and accessories. The company operates through three segments: Wolverine Outdoor & Lifestyle Group, Wolverine Boston Group and Wolverine Heritage Group. The company's products are sold in over 170 countries and territories through owned operations, third-party distributors and licensees. The company's brands include Merrell, Sperry, Hush Puppies, Saucony, Wolverine, Keds, Stride Rite, Chaco, Bates, HYTEST and Soft Style. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan.
Learn more about Wolverine World Wide Inc
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$808 million
Industry
Net Income
-$136.9 million
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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