Demand Planner​/Allocation Planner

Our client, a leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturing company, is looking for a Demand Planner / Allocation Planner. This is for an initial duration of months and is a Beaverton, OR.

Job Title: Demand Planner / Allocation Planner
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: months
Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W without VISA sponsorship)

Hybrid

• You will partner cross functionally with Assortment Planning, Merchandising Planning, Commercial Planning, Location Planning, Merchandising, Market Place Operations and Brand teams.

• We are looking for an Allocation Planner to deliver plans aligned to Client's Sport Offense to achieve channel financial targets including Revenue, Margin, Inventory, and Profitability through optimizing seasonal, monthly and weekly flow to maximize in-stock rates and mitigate lost demand.
• Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences
• A deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning
• Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and FOP as it relates to Client Direct strategy

• Set seasonal flow plan and allocation plan based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, door level strategy, and revenue drivers.
• Develop style/color/size level load‑in and replenishment for all doors. Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed performance vs plan variance
• Partner w/ x‑functional partners to identify opportunities and execute in‑season x‑channel trade activities to maximize full‑price sales
• Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels w/ optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for key consumer x FOP x channel across the fleet
• Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities during pre‑season order entry
• Supports timely and accurate execution in support of New Store Openings
• Partner with the Merchandise Planner and Merchandising to prioritize allocation of essential and seasonal product across channels.

Hands‑on experience with store‑level inventory allocation in a retail environment, strong Excel skills, and ability to ramp quickly in a fast‑paced setting. Experience with retail allocation/planning systems (SAP, JDA/Just Enough, Tools Group, etc.) preferred. Focus is execution and business continuity, not strategy.