Demand Planner

Job Title: Demand Planner

Location: Eberlestock Headquarters

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30AM to 3:30PM (flex based on business needs)

Reports To: Director of Operations

The Demand Planner plays a critical role in aligning forecast accuracy, inventory strategy, and cross-functional execution to support

Eberlestock’soperationalgrowth. This roleis responsible for developing andmaintainingaccuratedemand forecasts across product categories, enabling strong service levels while balancing inventory investment and operational efficiency.

This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Supply Chain to translate business plans, promotions, and market insights into actionable demand plans, while continuously improving forecasting accuracy and planning processes.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

Eberlestockis a premium outdoor and tactical brand built on purpose, performance, and trust. Founded by an Olympic biathlete and driven by real-world experience, our products are designed to perform when it matters most — in the backcountry, in the field, and everywhere reliability is non-negotiable.

We’rebuilding more than gear.

We’rebuilding a legacy brand that values craftsmanship, accountability, and people who take pride in doing things the right way. Our team is made up of individuals who care deeply about the work, challenge each other to be better, and understand that great products come from great people.

• Authenticity, where integrity drives every decision.
• Quality, because every detail, every feature, and every idea is a reflection of our standard of excellence.
• Guarantee, not just in our gear, but in how we show up for our customers, our community, and each other.

• Own end-to-end demand forecasting across assigned categories and channels, including short-, mid-, and long-range horizons.
• Establish and defend forecast assumptions, proactively adjusting plans based on business strategy, market dynamics, and performance trends.
• Lead scenario planning and risk modeling to support decision-making.

• Serve as a trusted planning partner for Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance.
• Facilitate demand review and S&OP / IBP discussions with clear insights, risks, and recommendations.
• Challenge inputs constructively and drive alignment across competing priorities.

• Influence inventory strategies that balance service levels, working capital, and margin objectives.
• Identify risks related to excess, shortages, and obsolescence and recommend corrective actions.
• Connect demand plans for financial outcomes, supporting revenue and margin forecasting.

• Lead forecast accuracy, bias, and performance analysis at a category and portfolio level.
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and executive-ready reporting that improves planning visibility and trust.

• Execute procurement activities aligned to approved demand and inventory plans, including purchase order creation, timing, and quantity decisions.
• Translate demand plans into executable buy plans, coordinating purchase order submissions and delivery schedules in alignment with operational capacity.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure purchasing decisions are aligned with sales forecasts.
• Track purchase orders, inbound commitments, and lead time adherence, escalating risks, delays, or supply constraints to Operations leadership.

• Own and evolve demand planning processes, cadence, and documentation.
• Partner on system enhancements, forecasting tools, and ERP improvements.
• Mentor junior planners and influence planning best practices across the organization.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Proven track recordof owning forecasts in complex, SKU-rich environments.
• Strong business acumen with the…