Hiring: Demand Planner (Licensed & Private Label) Company: Varsity Brands Location: Farmers Branch, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:44:36 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related analytical roles •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights Required Skills: •Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. •Develop and maintain demand plans across an 18-month horizon for Licensed and Private Label products, incorporating historical sales, customer pipeline, seasonality, product strategies, and strategic growth initiatives •Translate demand signals into clear inputs for inventory planning, materials planning, capacity planning, and financial planning processes •Analyze actual sales performance against demand forecasts and financial plans; identify trends, risks, opportunities, and gaps; and develop recommendations to drive improvements in plan adherence •Test assumptions, evaluate forecasting errors, and continuously refine methodologies to improve accuracy and planning effectiveness •Facilitate regular cross-functional demand and pipeline reviews, aligning forecasting assumptions and incorporating product and sales strategies, lifecycle changes, new product introductions, demand trends, and other business inputs into the demand plan •Create and share reports and presentations to inform leadership about plans and results •Actively facilitate and support S&OP process with demand planning inputs that drive cross-functional alignment Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of demand planning concepts, forecasting methodologies, and business drivers •Collaborative mindset - inclined to include cross-functional partners and keep them informed •Strong analytical rigor, critical thinking, and attention to detail •Demonstrated capacity to synthesize multiple data inputs into a cohesive demand plan •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with planning tools such as Anaplan preferred •Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations •Business acumen and understanding of how demand planning impacts financial and operational outcomes •Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving inputs and ambiguity •Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing forecast accuracy and planning processes •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!