

Demand Planner - North America
Demand Planner, North America
A strategic, data-driven demand planner with a passion for the outdoors
SUMMARY
The Demand Planner, North America builds and maintains high-quality demand forecasts across short-, mid-, and long-range horizons for assigned categories. Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager, this role translates commercial plans, product lifecycle inputs (NPI through EOL), and market insights into forecasts that support revenue goals, margin visibility, and inventory health.
You will work within the North America S&OP cadence, partnering with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Product, and Category to clarify assumptions, surface risks and opportunities early, and deliver the right demand signal at the right level of detail.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Demand Planning Execution (Short-, Mid-, and Long-Range)
Forecast Quality, Analytics & Insights
Inventory Health, Lifecycle Management & Supply Connectivity
Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Alignment
Market Insight & Continuous Improvement
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
Core Skills & Experience
Strong analytical skills; able to manipulate large, complex data sets and translate insights into action.
Working knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, purchasing, and inventory management; S&OP familiarity is a plus.
Strong communication and stakeholder management; able to influence through data and clear assumptions.
Able to operate in ambiguity and a fast-paced environment; strong prioritization and time management.
Proficiency in Excel; planning and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, Tableau) preferred.
Passion for the outdoor lifestyle and cycling.
Preferred Qualifications:
BENEFITS
Compensation: $55,228 to $91,126 annual salary
As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.
Benefits include:
For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com.
About Specialized:
First and foremost, we are riders. We share the core belief that bikes help make the world a better place. From product development and operations, to finance and marketing - every role at Specialized contributes to a culture of sustainable, global growth and innovation. Around the world, we work to recruit candidates who are passionate and curious with the belief that everyone has the potential to be a leader.