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Four Hands · 3 months ago

Senior Demand Planner

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Four Hands is a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, recognized for its dynamic growth in the industry. The Senior Demand Planner will drive strategic inventory and sales planning, develop advanced demand forecasts, and manage junior team members to optimize processes and achieve sales goals.

FurnitureHome ImprovementLifestyle

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain advanced demand forecasts at category and item levels, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic initiatives

Lead the monitoring and analysis of weekly business trends, including actual vs. forecasted sales, inventory levels, sell-through rates, category performance, channel selling, and seasonality, to proactively identify risks and opportunities. Drive cross-functional alignment through implementing actionable strategies and guiding team members in delivering business solutions

Implement markdowns, promotions, and exit strategies to achieve sales and margin targets in partnership with Planning Leadership and Merchants

Create pre-season plans for sales, inventory, markdowns sell-out plans, and productivity in collaboration with Planning Leadership and Merchants

Own OTB- forecast sales, markdown rate, and inventory turn by week/month at a category/sub-category level. Communicate business performance and actions required to stay on target during weekly business reviews and monthly OTB meetings

Manage purchase orders, receipt flows, and vendor capacity planning in partnership with global teams

Lead and execute quarterly/seasonal categorical hindsight processes, including fiscal and seasonal reviews, to inform future planning

Manage and mentor 1-3 junior team members, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities

Oversee key team initiatives to enhance workflows, processes, and team effectiveness

Ensure data integrity and maintain tools for reporting and reforecasting to support decision-making at a higher strategic level

Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to support assortment strategies and influence cross-functional priorities

Take ownership of larger-scale planning projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives

Participate and own cross-functional projects, including ERP upgrades, demand planning system implementations, and other process improvement initiatives

Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications

Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team

Qualification

Demand forecastingInventory managementERP systemsData visualization toolsLeadership skillsAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenCross-functional collaboration

Required

5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles

1+ year in a leadership or supervisory capacity

Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, D365, SAP) and demand planning tools, with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced functions)

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with advanced analytics techniques

Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members

Excellent analytical skills with a focus on synthesizing data and translating insights into actionable strategies

Strong business acumen and understanding of inventory metrics, financial planning, and cross-functional operations

Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements in dynamic environments