About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The <strong>Retail Demand Planner for HEYDUDE</strong> is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing SKU-level demand plans for HEYDUDE Retail stores across all product categories. This role partners cross-functionally with Merchandising, Allocation, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align demand plans, inventory strategies, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) execution to support seasonal and in-season business needs. The Retail Demand Planner plays a critical role in driving inventory health, in-stock performance, and data-driven decision making across the retail channel.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Do</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Own and maintain the SKU-level demand plan for the retail business, adjusting plans to align with commercial needs ahead of monthly and seasonal buy execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate New Product Introductions, Key Product initiatives, and Core/Carryover items in partnership with Merchandising and Leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner closely with Allocation to support optimal in-stock levels, manage weeks-of-supply (WOS), and maintain healthy inventory guardrails.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in weekly and monthly business reviews by preparing analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision making.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive cross-functional alignment on seasonal handoffs, monthly execution, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and reviews.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and propose demand and inventory scenarios based on inventory utilization, promotional activity, and business trends.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with Global MFP and Demand Planning teams to translate global seasonal plans into region- and channel-specific execution plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner with Wholesale, Digital, and International Planning teams to align inventory strategies and support enterprise-wide in-stock goals.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Bring to the Table</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">5+ years of experience in demand planning and/or Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning, preferably within retail, apparel or footwear.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with Merchant Financial Planning (MFP) and/or Integrated Business Planning processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of inventory management, service level planning, and in-season execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced proficiency in Excel, including analytical modeling and reporting tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working with demand planning and MFP systems and tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional, and matrixed environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills with a track record of influencing business outcomes.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:white">LI-Onsite</span></p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-AF1</span></p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:white">#heydude</span></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Title: Retail Demand Planner </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Salary or Pay Range: $87,000 - $97,000 </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a title="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-verify.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Feverify%2Fposters%2FEVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckborener%40crocs.com%7C9a22b879a2274ae3bac408debc48b72d%7C2ec7fa67186d452893af7adda792f6bb%7C0%7C0%7C639155217662026548%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YSP2UA%2BFtfTY1HOyMk1Yo9xe0Wzk%2BSHX2Pb41DBg5rE%3D&reserved=0">This organization participates in E-Verify</a>.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.</em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job Category: Corporate </span></span></p>