Senior Demand Planner - Merrell Rockford, MI

Senior Demand Planner - Merrell Job ID 2026-11488 Refer Talent WWW Employees This feature is for current Wolverine employees to refer great talent. If you’re already part of the team, please continue to refer someone! If not, explore and apply to our amazing opportunities—we’d love to have you join us. Welcome! This feature is for Wolverine employees to apply internally. Continue to proceed with your internal application. If you’re looking for additional internal opportunities, head to our Internal Careers page to explore roles just for you. Go Back Continue Anyway Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside with everyone. We believe the "outdoors" is a much broader space than just the mountain summit; it’s any space beyond your front door. Our mission is to help our community rethink the outdoors by building gear that works everywhere, from technical alpine ridges to urban city streets. We don't just follow the trail; we help define where it goes next. We are a team that lives at the intersection of elite performance and modern style. Our history on the trail and commitment to innovation has made us the most awarded brand in the outdoor space. Recently, our MTL SpeedARC Peak won the prestigious ISPO Award for its breakthrough trail-racing tech, while the SpeedARC Surge BOA was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions for its modern, futuristic design and energy return. Whether it’s the Moab 3 being named “Best Hiking Shoe” by CNN Underscored and Popular Mechanics, or the Jungle Moc being recognized by HuffPicks as the gold standard for comfort, we are consistently recognized for building the most reliable, and most innovative, gear in the world. The Senior Demand Planner plays a critical role within the Integrated Business Planning cycle, leading the development and execution of demand forecasts across product categories and distribution channels. This role owns material-level forecasting and drives alignment between demand plans and Brand financial targets. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, the Senior Demand Planner leads the forecasting process, ensuring assumptions are aligned, insights are actionable, and outcomes support both operational execution and business performance. Primary Duties: Cross‑Functional Collaboration 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 Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, investigate root causes of forecast error, and implement corrective actions appropriate forecasting methodologies by product, customer, channel, or segment based on demand behavior Model Building & Deployment 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 Partner with technology and planning teams to improve forecasting tools, system parameters, and automation 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 …

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