Senior Demand Planner
Wolverine Worldwide · Rockford, MI · 2 wk ago
HybridManufacturingFull-time
Primary Duties
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align on demand assumptions and forecast outcomes
- Support planning and S&OP / IBP processes by clearly communicating forecast changes, risks, and drivers
- Present demand insights and recommendations in a clear, structured, and data-driven manner
- Forecasting & Demand Analytics
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple time horizons using statistical forecasting methods, market inputs, historical sales data and order book analysis
- Design, test, and refine forecasting approaches, including baseline demand modeling, seasonality analysis, and trend adjustment
- Maintain and enhance forecasting models within demand planning systems and analytical tools
- Build, maintain, and enhance forecasting models within demand planning systems and analytical tools
- Translate statistical model outputs into operational forecasts aligned with planning and supply processes
- Define and document assumptions, methodologies, and limitations to ensure forecast transparency and repeatability
- Market & Business Integration
- Incorporate qualitative inputs such as promotions, pricing actions, market dynamics, and product lifecycle events into forecasts
- Evaluate the impact of demand drivers and external signals on forecast performance and planning risk
- Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity views to support decision-making under uncertainty
- Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, model robustness, and planning efficiency through ongoing analysis and learning
- Identify opportunities to standardize best practices, improve forecast governance, and reduce manual effort
- Serve as a technical thought partner and mentor to other planners and analysts
- Perform duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager