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Volcom Sr. Demand Planner in Costa Mesa, California
Title: Sr Demand Planner – Liberated Brands
From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As a member of the Planning team, the Sr. Demand Planner is responsible for building and managing demand plans across divisions, as well as assisting in the development and execution of purchasing plans for Liberated Brands with a focus on our Volcom Business.
Generate historical seasonal reports to the division, label, category, style, and sku level
Build pre-season roadmap files using history to strategize style/sku counts and profitability that align with financial targets
Coordinate with regional sales and finance teams to align product planning, margin targets, and revenue plans
Consolidate forecasts by sales channel and review seasonal buying strategy
Determine product flow and set seasonal order buy dates in the Purchasing Calendar
Build seasonal Demand Analysis files to plan buys by channel and company
Manage the current open-to-buy during the purchasing process
Create and maintain seasonal demand forecast models based on statistical forecasts
Manage the seasonal merchandise buys to the sku level to achieve revenue forecast and support inventory objectives
Coordinate, track and adjust the buy in response to demand
Manage inventory levels down to the sku level, including never-out-of-stock programs
Review style/sku sales and inventory to determine under stock and over stock situations
Prepare, report and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management
Work closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandise, Sales, Sales Planning and Production
Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of related professional experience in merchandise, demand planning, forecasting
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities required
Excellent Excel skills a must (SUM-IF’s, VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, IF-formulas, etc.)
Full Circle experience a plus
Power BI experience a plus
Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margins, etc. required
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions for this position
This position is temporarily hybrid and requires hours out of our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA
LIBERATED BRANDS PERKS:
Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
Discounts on Liberated Merch
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
401k, including employer contribution
Surf and Snow Team Building Days
Summer Half Day Fridays
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $85,000 - $95,000. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , religion , sex , national origin , disability status , veteran status , sexual orientation , gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law .
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.