Demand Planner

Support Center - IrvingDemand Planners are responsible for developing and executing demand forecasts to enable the company to achieve sales, gross margin, and inventory objectives. As a Demand Planner you will be the integration point into the sales forecasting and replenishment of product. You will create and maintain forecast models, incorporate business intelligence, and collaborate with other members of the organization including Category Management, Inventory Management, Pricing, Space Planning, Vendor Community and Store Operations.

Major Activities

• Own multi-level unit demand forecasts using statistical models in the Blue Yonder (JDA) system
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and space changes to build robust Peak Season forecasts
• Create demand forecasts to ensure proper inventory levels to drive promotional events and inventory in-stocks after event
• Present to cross-functional team and leaders at monthly forecast alignment and other miles-stone meetings
• Evolve and maintain documentation for demand planning processes and systems
• Collaborate with Product and Pricing teams to refine forecasts based on updated sales assumptions and strategic changes within the business
• Participate in cross functional strategic initiatives
• Share forecast insights with financial planning and fulfillment teams on key trend shifts
• Actively seek insight on global business metrics such as sales and trends to refine forecast and drive sales
• Partner with fulfillment team to address and resolve inventory issues
• Participate in training of new hires

Minimum Education

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

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Other

Preferred Education

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Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity . As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at and . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit .

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all c ustomers to create, innovate and be better together.