Demand Planning Manager

True Classic is seeking an experienced and strategic Demand Planning Manager to join our Planning & Inventory team, with a primary focus on supporting our fast-growing wholesale business. This role is responsible for driving demand planning, inventory optimization, and end-to-end execution across key accounts such as Amazon and national wholesale partners. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time—maximizing revenue, minimizing risk, and supporting True Classic’s omni-channel growth strategy.

All roles at True Classic are global and omni-channel. This means you will lead your area of accountability across product categories, countries, and sales channels—driving meaningful impact across our entire business.

Key Areas of Accountability

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Own in-season forecasting across Amazon and wholesale accounts to meet or exceed sales, margin, and inventory KPIs.
• Develop, refine, and maintain demand planning models to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness.
• Align forecasts with financial plans while identifying risks, opportunities, and inventory exposure.
• Drive collaborative forecast reviews with wholesale partners to ensure alignment with buying behaviors and ship windows.

S&OP Execution

• Lead cross-functional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes—aligning Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations on forecast assumptions, inventory positions, and capacity planning.
• Facilitate recurring S&OP meetings with clear, actionable outcomes and data-driven insights.

Inventory Management & Replenishment

• Oversee inventory availability for wholesale partners, ensuring booking windows and fulfillment timelines are met.
• Monitor inventory health daily and adjust replenishment strategies as needed.
• Lead weekly allocation and replenishment cycles to ensure consistent product flow.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and support reconciliation activities to ensure data integrity.

Purchase Order & Allocation Management

• Maintain proactive communication with vendors to confirm and track wholesale POs and in-transit inventory.
• Own monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) reviews, adjusting plans to meet seasonal demand and revenue goals.
• Recommend pricing actions and pack optimizations based on sell-through, WOH, and inventory position.

Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze performance metrics including sell-through, stock turn, and safety stock coverage.
• Provide timely reporting to cross-functional partners, surfacing insights and opportunities.
• Identify and drive process improvements in planning systems, reporting tools, and workflow automation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Wholesale Sales: Align forecasts with booked demand and support in-season rebuys and reorder opportunities.
• Merchandising & Production: Ensure timelines align with assortment plans and vendor commitments.
• Finance: Support margin and revenue planning through accurate demand assumptions and inventory controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6+ years of demand planning experience in apparel or consumer products.
• Wholesale planning experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale planning operations tied to financial performance.
• Deep understanding of inventory planning, statistical forecasting, and merchandising lifecycles.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience with planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, NetSuite, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience operating across omni-channel and DTC/eCommerce environments.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• A continuous learner who thrives on driving innovation and process excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $125K -$135K
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 100% employee premium coverage
  • 65% dependent premium coverage
• 401(k) plan with 3% company match
• Monthly home office stipend
• Annual True Classic merchandise allowance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

True Classic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, and abilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.