Merchandise Demand Planner

This individual contributor partners cross-functionally to translate data, trends, and business inputs into actionable demand plans that drive business performance. The role operates in a professional office or remote environment with frequent virtual meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Skills For Success

• Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain top-down and bottom-up demand forecasts across weekly, monthly, and seasonal horizons.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze historical sales, trends, demand drivers, and category, SKU, and regional performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Reforecasting & Forecast Accuracy: Perform in-season reforecasting, monitor forecast accuracy, and conduct root-cause analysis on forecast variances.
• Inventory & Financial Alignment: Support alignment of demand forecasts with sales, margin, inventory, open-to-buy, and financial targets; identify over/under-bought risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Planning: Partner with Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Finance to gather inputs and communicate forecast updates, risks, and opportunities.
• Product & Assortment Planning: Incorporate product launches and lifecycle changes into forecasts; support assortment planning, product performance analysis, and test strategies.
• Planning Systems & Reporting: Utilize demand planning systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, and BI tools to generate reporting and actionable insights.
• Process Improvement: Maintain data integrity and support continuous improvement of demand planning and S&OP/demand review processes.

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Experience in a retail, omnichannel, or consumer goods environment
• Familiarity with S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes
• Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, or demand planning tools
• Strong business acumen and understanding of cross-functional impacts on demand and inventory

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
• Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts

Our Culture & Core Values

At Bob’s, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven work environment. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. We’re not just a workplace; we’re a team that supports and celebrates each other!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory planning
• Experience working with forecasting tools, data analysis, and reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and generate actionable insights
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented approach to planning and analysis

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role. The individual is required to sit for extended periods, use a computer, and communicate effectively. Occasional walking and standing may be required. This is a full-time position; occasional extended hours may be required to meet business needs, and limited travel may be expected.

Pay

Expected Base Pay (not including potential commissions, incentive, bonus, etc.): $72,000 - $90,000