Senior Demand Planner - Merrell

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
• Apply 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 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• 2–4 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or advanced supply chain analytics roles
• Strong understanding of statistical forecasting methods, including time‑series analysis and regression‑based approaches
• Advanced Excel skills for large datasets, modeling, and validation
• Experience using demand planning or forecasting platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder/JDA, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze forecast performance, diagnose issues, and improve results over time

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.  Some travel may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote. 

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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.

In 2025, the Company was recognized byFootwear News as Company of the Year, byForbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and byInspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.