Four Hands

Senior Demand Planner

Austin, Texas, United StatesFull timeSeniorPosted 13 days ago
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Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.  Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.The Senior Demand Planner drives execution of planning strategy within owned categories, applies and reinforces forecasting approach, drives cross-functional alignment, and develops team capability and members while owning complex planning outcomes. This individual will also coach and develop planners and associates on forecasting, KPI management, and decision-making. In This Role Develop advanced demand forecasts and define forecasting methodologies across owned categories, proactively identifying risks and opportunities Own a category portfolio contributing 25%+ of total business volume and drive performance against key operational and financial targets Drive KPI performance across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; implement corrective actions to improve results Lead category-level promotional and markdown planning strategies while coaching planners on execution effectiveness and business impact Develop and execute risk mitigation and corrective action plans to manage KPIs Lead product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) and new product introduction (NPI) strategies, and make recommendations on complex planning decisions Manage purchase order and receipt flow; partner with country managers and international materials teams to identify, escalate, and resolve supply risks Drive cross-functional alignment across Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain by translating business insights into actionable planning strategies Serve as the escalation point for data and system issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, tools, and systems Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team Be open and honest Reach for excellence Act with responsibility Value the whole person Enjoy the journey Leadership and Team Management  Supervise and lead employee(s), with accountability for performance, development, and delivery outcomes  Provide ongoing coaching, targeted training, and mentorship to develop team members’ capabilities, ensuring skills and knowledge align with role expectations and evolving business needs  Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure alignment with company standards and expectations  Promote a positive and...