Demand Planner

Role overview

The Demand Planner – Channel Support helps the Category Demand Planning function keep channel forecasts accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs. Rather than building plans from scratch, this role checks assumptions, supports guidance and validation, and helps convert category-level inputs into channel-level operating plans. The position works closely with Merchandising, Finance, Sales Planning, and Supply Chain to support KPI delivery, improve inventory outcomes, and clearly surface risks and upside opportunities.

Core responsibilities

This role combines planning support, reporting, and cross-functional coordination across assigned channels.

• Work with category demand planning teams to review, validate, and steer inputs for the assigned channel(s).
• Assist with translating volume plans into value plans and contribute to related commercial conversations.
• Coordinate demand and supply planning activities so financial and operational plans stay aligned.
• Check assumptions to ensure category inputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Support bulk uploads into planning systems when required.
• Handle ad hoc questions from demand planners about commercial or financial plans.
• Build, update, and summarize channel-specific reports that support decision-making.
• Compile risks, opportunities, and recommendations for presentation to senior stakeholders.
• Own assigned channel projects that improve planning processes and forecast quality.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Finance, Sales Planning, and Supply Chain teams to align on targets and KPI delivery.

Key performance indicators

• Forecast and demand plan accuracy
• Reduction and optimization of excess inventory
• Availability performance

Required skills and experience

Success in this role calls for strong analytical ability, solid numeracy, and confident communication. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in SAP environments, using advanced Excel functions, and preparing materials in Microsoft Office applications. Fluency in English is required. A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a similar field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in demand planning, inventory management, planning, sales, or supply chain is an advantage, and a background in sporting goods or a similar environment is especially relevant.

Work arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Portland, Oregon. The standard schedule requires office attendance Monday through Thursday, with Friday offered as a remote day. If the work involves significant collaboration or an in-person presentation, on-site attendance may also be required on Friday.

Compensation and benefits

The role is full time and includes the employer’s standard benefits package for eligible employees. Benefits include medical coverage, HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption support, surrogate and fertility support, short- and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and optional employee-paid enhancements. Employees may also participate in the 401(k) plan and stock purchase plan with employer match. Full-time staff are eligible for education assistance, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, annual bonus eligibility based on company and personal performance, prorated flexible time off accruing at 0.4388 hours per day and increasing with service, 12 paid holidays each year, and service time off during milestone years.

Equal opportunity and accessibility

The employer values diversity, inclusion, and individual expression. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and reasonable accommodations will be provided during the hiring process. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated, and the organization operates as an equal opportunity employer.