Demand Planner

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. We are hiring an analytical, commercially minded, and highly collaborative **Demand Planner** to join our Planning team. This role will own the demand forecast across multiple product categories, connecting data, product strategy, customer behavior, and channel trends into a clear demand signal for the business. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and able to turn complex information into actionable insights that drive smarter inventory and planning decisions. ### Key Responsibilities · Own the demand forecast across multiple product categories, translating statistical forecasts, business trends, and commercial inputs into actionable plans. · Lead weekly forecast reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and key changes versus plan. · Partner with Merchandising to understand launches, assortment shifts, lifecycle strategies, and category dynamics. · Collaborate with Channel Planning to ensure demand forecasts align with channel-level sales and inventory plans. · Work with Data Science to improve forecast accuracy by incorporating promotional activity, customer behavior, cannibalization risk, and other demand drivers. · Support OTB and financial planning conversations by clearly communicating forecast changes, demand trends, and inventory implications. · Analyze forecast performance, including forecast accuracy, bias, demand variability, inventory health, and trend versus plan. · Present demand insights and recommendations to cross-functional partners with clarity and confidence. · Support new product launches by evaluating historical analogs, launch plans, category trends, and channel expectations. · Evolve demand planning tools, reporting, and processes as the business continues to scale. ### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field. · 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, inventory planning, forecasting, or a related analytical planning function. · Experience in retail, apparel, consumer products, or another fast-paced consumer business preferred. · Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory management, OTB planning, and retail financial metrics. · Experience working with forecast accuracy, forecast bias, demand trends, and business-driven forecast adjustments. · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large data set analysis. · Experience with planning systems such as o9, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Relex, SAP IBP, Toolio, Oracle, or similar platforms. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into clear business recommendations. · Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners. · Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple categories, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ## What We’re Looking For · A commercially minded planner who can connect data, product, and customer demand to drive smarter business decisions. · Someone who brings strong analytical judgment and can translate complex trends into clear, actionable recommendations. · A proactive problem solver who identifies ris…