Lead Global Demand Planner

Job description

The Lead Global Demand Planner serves as the strategic leader of L.A.B. Golf’s sales demand planning function, owning forecast strategy, retailer collaboration, and inventory alignment across wholesale channels. This role is responsible for establishing forecasting methodologies, collaborating with the sales team and customers to ensure demand signals translate into actionable production and inventory plans. This position operates with a high level of autonomy and strategic influence, balancing retailer demand, business objectives, and operational constraints. The Lead Global Demand Planner drives forecast accuracy, and partners cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align commercial demand with operational execution. The role combines strategic planning and hands‑on forecasting oversight to ensure L.A.B. Golf maintains optimal inventory levels, supports growth initiatives, and responds effectively to dynamic market conditions.

Responsibilities and Duties

Standardize planning processes, tools, and best practices across the team

Provide escalation support for complex forecasting and inventory challenges

Own the development of monthly, seasonal, and annual demand forecasts across wholesale channels

Collaborate with Finance and Chief Revenue Officer to create 18 month Financial forecasts

Establish forecasting methodologies, assumptions, and planning cadences

Oversee demand inputs from Sales, Marketing, Product, and retailer partners

Ensure forecasts align with financial targets, product lifecycle strategy, and inventory goals

Review forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Lead forecast consolidation across channels and planners

Retailer Collaboration and Commercial Planning

Serve as senior planning partner for key wholesale retailers and strategic accounts

Provide weekly updates to the Executive team on top retailer sales and inventory positions

retailer forecasts with promotional calendars, product launches, and seasonal demand

Support major account planning, including inventory targets and growth initiatives

Provide leadership-level insights on retailer demand trends and opportunities

Demand Analysis and Business Strategy

Analyze historical sales, market trends, and demand signals to identify risks and opportunities

Provide strategic recommendations for assortment, launches, and lifecycle management

Evaluate constrained inventory scenarios and guide prioritization decisions

Translate demand insights into actionable business decisions

Inventory Planning and Risk Mitigation

Oversee inventory health across wholesale channels and product categories

Partner with Supply Chain and Fulfillment to balance supply and demand

Recommend allocation strategies during constrained inventory scenarios

Proactively identify stockout and excess inventory risks

Guide team on inventory prioritization decisions

Standard Operating Procedure and Cross-Functional Alignment

Lead demand planning inputs into the Sales and Operations Planning process

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain leadershipCommunicate forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders

Align demand plans with production capacity and supply strategy

Support executive-level planning and decision-making

Reporting and Forecast Governance

Oversee weekly and monthly demand planning reporting

Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and planning KPIs

Establish reporting standards and planning dashboards

Present demand insights to leadership and cross-functional teams

Ensure data integrity and planning governance across systems

Continuous Improvement and Planning Operations

Lead demand planning process improvements and standardization

Evaluate and implement planning tools and forecasting enhancements

Improve data integration across ERP, retail data, and reporting systems

Develop scalable planning frameworks to support business growth

Establish best practices for forecasting, reporting, and inventory planning

General Duties

Perform additional tasks as assigned to support L.A.B. Golf's planning strategy and overall business objectives

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field preferred

Equivalent professional experience in demand planning or sales planning considered in lieu of degree

Experience

5+ years of experience in demand planning, retail planning, sales planning, or supply chain analytics

Experience owning forecast strategy and planning processes

Experience working with wholesale retail partners preferred

Experience in consumer goods, sporting goods, or manufacturing environments preferred

Experience supporting standard operating procedure or integrated business planning processes

Demonstrated experience managing constrained inventory environments

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, forecasting models)

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and planning tools

Strong analytical and forecasting model development capabilities

Experience building dashboards and forecast accuracy reporting

Ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights

Desired Attributes

Ability to lead through influence across cross-functional teams

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen

High level of ownership and accountability

Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

Ability to balance strategic planning with hand‑on execution

Proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities, we welcome and encourage individuals of all abilities to apply. The following outlines the core physical and cognitive functions typically required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods while reviewing forecasts, analyzing data, and preparing reports

Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment with accuracy and efficiency

Adequate vision to read and interpret spreadsheets, dashboards, reports, and internal documentation in digital and printed formats

Ability to occasionally lift and move files, binders, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds

Capability to move between office spaces, meeting rooms, and cross-functional team areas as needed

Tolerance for prolonged screen time while maintaining focus, precision, and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment balancing analytical work, meetings, and team leadership responsibilities

Cognitive Requirements

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple forecasting initiatives, team responsibilities, and business deadlines simultaneously

Strong problem‑solving skills to address demand variability, inventory constraints, and cross‑functional planning challenges

Capacity to analyze historical sales data, demand trends, and business inputs to inform strategic decisions

Attention to detail to ensure forecast accuracy, inventory alignment, and reporting integrity across channels

Critical thinking to evaluate market trends, product performance, and demand signals

Adaptability to respond quickly to changes in demand patterns, supply constraints, or business priorities

Effective decision‑making and sound judgment when recommending inventory strategies or prioritization

Ability to synthesize information from Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain partners

Capability to lead planning discussions, influence stakeholders, and guide team decision‑making

Ability to coach and mentor team members while maintaining individual planning responsibilities

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

creswell, OR, 97426, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.