Demand Planning Manager (Sturtevant)

Our partner client is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager to lead forecasting, inventory planning, and purchasing strategy across multiple product categories and seasons. In this high-impact role, you will analyze historical data, build demand forecasts, manage open-to-buy plans, and drive inventory optimization to support sales, margin goals, and operational efficiency.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Sourcing, Domestic Factory Partners, and 3PL Distribution Center teams. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and effective at leading a team while influencing decisions across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage category-level sales, inventory, cost, and margin plans.
• Lead the monthly forecasting and open-to-buy process.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Make purchasing decisions, including negotiating, expediting, delaying, and canceling orders as needed.
• Partner with Sales on pricing, promotions, and inventory positioning.
• Provide 12-month production forecasts to sourcing and factory partners.
• Collaborate with 3PL teams on inbound planning, space optimization, and inventory flow.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports within planning and purchasing.

Qualifications