The Demand Planner for Furniture collaborates with leadership to develop seasonal merchandise plans aligned with sales, margin, and inventory goals.
They present buying strategies, coordinate with Marketing and Pricing teams, and manage financial forecasts, adjusting based on performance.
The role involves analyzing the impact of assortment and promotional changes, working with Allocation to execute store receipts, and developing sales forecasts considering various factors.
They set store and distribution center parameters, provide vendor projections, and optimize inventory to prevent stock issues while maximizing cash flow.
Additionally, they support assortment reviews, communicate setup details to stores, manage the "Scan Book," and utilize reporting to identify risks and opportunities.
They address vendor performance, collaborate on logistics, respond to regional inquiries, and plan closeouts and grand openings to ensure timely execution.
Overall, the role drives inventory efficiency and supports operational excellence in furniture merchandising.