Ralph Lauren
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Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Our Integrated Business Planning team is embarking on a transformative journey to revolutionize demand planning across Ralph Lauren’s diverse portfolio of brands and product categories.
As the Global Demand Planner, you will play a key role in developing a world-class Demand Plan that ensures business agility, resilience, and growth in a dynamic global marketplace. You will drive improvements in forecast accuracy, implement cutting-edge planning methodologies, and establish seamless integration between demand projections and corporate strategy.
By collaborating with regional and cross-functional partners, you will harness market intelligence, industry trends, and key business drivers to craft a demand planning framework that is data-driven, forward-looking, and built for growth.
This newly created role presents a unique opportunity to influence how Ralph Lauren shapes its future, ensuring the right products reach the right markets at the right time. If you are passionate about demand planning, analytics, and driving meaningful business impact on a global scale, this is your chance to contribute to a game-changing initiative within one of the world’s most prestigious brands.
Forecasting & Accuracy
Review sales & inventory forecast inputs made by our regional business planning & allocation teams Ensure sales by category, region and channel are consistent with product strategy & trends, leveraging regional feedback and marketplace knowledge Track and meet forecast accuracy targets. Continuously refining forecasting processes to improve accuracy. Propose and champion process improvements and efficiency enhancements. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with cross-functional planning teams (regional planning, supply planning, product planning and merchandise planning) to align the Demand Plan with corporate strategy by understanding key business drivers, ensuring enriched demand forecasts, and assessing the need for strategic overrides. Evaluate industry trends, growth rates, and demand drivers to inform long-term demand forecasting strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption of demand planning tools & insights. Act as a Change Agent, proactively driving transformation in forecasting methodologies, tools, and ways of working. Reporting & Communication
Monitor collection performance and highlight key styles. Use trend analysis to generate actionable insights. Deliver dynamic ad‑hoc analysis and answer key business questions quickly. Create visually compelling and insightful reports as necessary. Contribute to narrative-driven presentations explaining forecasts and their underlying assumptions. Present insights, progress, and recommendations to Global Demand Planning Lead. Salary range: $85,000 - $161,444 annually. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, or a related field preferred 5+ years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain in the apparel or consumer goods industry. Proven track record of working with demand planning tools in a complex, multi-region environment. Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and demand planning software (e.g., Kinaxis, Anaplan, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions) preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft suite (specifically Excel), statistical forecasting tools, and data analytics platforms (e.g., Python, R, or Power BI is a plus). Ability to analyze large datasets, identify key trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Solid understanding of retail operations, merchandising, and supply chain planning within a fast‑paced global environment. Ability to balance statistical analysis with business judgment to drive demand planning accuracy and strategic decision‑making. Ability to navigate complexity and uncertainty, adapting to shifting market conditions and business needs. Proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset to enhance demand planning processes and methodologies.
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Review sales & inventory forecast inputs made by our regional business planning & allocation teams Ensure sales by category, region and channel are consistent with product strategy & trends, leveraging regional feedback and marketplace knowledge Track and meet forecast accuracy targets. Continuously refining forecasting processes to improve accuracy. Propose and champion process improvements and efficiency enhancements. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with cross-functional planning teams (regional planning, supply planning, product planning and merchandise planning) to align the Demand Plan with corporate strategy by understanding key business drivers, ensuring enriched demand forecasts, and assessing the need for strategic overrides. Evaluate industry trends, growth rates, and demand drivers to inform long-term demand forecasting strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption of demand planning tools & insights. Act as a Change Agent, proactively driving transformation in forecasting methodologies, tools, and ways of working. Reporting & Communication
Monitor collection performance and highlight key styles. Use trend analysis to generate actionable insights. Deliver dynamic ad‑hoc analysis and answer key business questions quickly. Create visually compelling and insightful reports as necessary. Contribute to narrative-driven presentations explaining forecasts and their underlying assumptions. Present insights, progress, and recommendations to Global Demand Planning Lead. Salary range: $85,000 - $161,444 annually. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, or a related field preferred 5+ years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain in the apparel or consumer goods industry. Proven track record of working with demand planning tools in a complex, multi-region environment. Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and demand planning software (e.g., Kinaxis, Anaplan, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions) preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft suite (specifically Excel), statistical forecasting tools, and data analytics platforms (e.g., Python, R, or Power BI is a plus). Ability to analyze large datasets, identify key trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Solid understanding of retail operations, merchandising, and supply chain planning within a fast‑paced global environment. Ability to balance statistical analysis with business judgment to drive demand planning accuracy and strategic decision‑making. Ability to navigate complexity and uncertainty, adapting to shifting market conditions and business needs. Proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset to enhance demand planning processes and methodologies.
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