Regional Omni Planner

About the role

The Regional Omni Planner plays a key role in driving data-informed demand and inventory decisions across categories, channels, and seasonal horizons. This role is responsible for developing and managing demand forecasts, aligning cross-functional partners, and optimizing inventory to support financial and service-level goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage pre-season and in-season demand forecasts and inventory plans at the category, style, and style-color level, ensuring alignment to financial targets and business strategies
• Participates in cross-functional forecast consensus meetings with Merchandising and Commercial partners, driving alignment on key assumptions, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze sales trends, historical data, and business inputs to continuously refine forecasts and optimize inventory positions throughout the planning horizon
• Leverage data and analytics to identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to influence decision making
• Manage inventory performance by monitoring demand, supply, and service levels, ensuring alignment to fill rate and inventory targets
• Partner cross-functionally to solve complex business problems, improve processes, and enhance planning effectiveness across systems and tools
• Create and maintain reporting and analytics that provide visibility into forecast performance, inventory health, and key business drivers

Requirements

• Data-driven decision maker who uses insights and analytics to guide recommendations
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners across different levels and teams
• A strong problem solver who can synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and evolving business needs
• An effective communicator who can translate data into compelling business stories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years of experience in planning, forecasting, analytics, or supply chain-related roles
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets and generate insights that drive business decisions
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling)
• Experience with data visualization and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred
• Working knowledge of retail math, forecasting techniques, and inventory planning concepts
• Familiarity with merchandising, assortment planning, and retail sales analysis

Skills

• Data analysis
• Forecasting
• Inventory management
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Communication

Benefits

Columbia Sportswear Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, disability, and flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + confidential 24/7/355 counseling services
• Extensive wellness benefits
• Employee discounts
• Generous time off program

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.