Director of Demand Planning (Hybrid - Manchester, CT)

About the position The Director of Demand Planning leads the strategic and executional direction of the Demand Planning function, overseeing the development of a 24-month rolling demand forecast within a multi-sourced supply chain. This role drives forecast accuracy, aligns inventory levels to business needs, and ensures customers receive a world-class experience. You will own all components of consumer demand analysis, including statistical forecasting, new product introductions, lifecycle management, cannibalization, seasonality, omni-channel penetration, and forecast rationalization for leadership. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Replenishment, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Inventory Management to drive best-in-class planning practices. This leader also manages and develops a team of Demand Planners, shaping their tactical and strategic capabilities and supporting long-term career growth. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique combination of skills, experience, and collaborative mindset that each candidate brings. Success in this role requires analytical excellence, strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and a deep understanding of demand forecasting in a retail environment. At Bob’s, we have fun, love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As a leading omni-channel furniture retailer with over 200 stores, we value skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and a culture where everyone can thrive. Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value-priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend – whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations. Bob’s truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a planning function, ideally retail-focused.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and data management skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and navigate change.
• Organizational skills, motivation, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
• Advanced forecasting and analytical expertise, including statistical modeling and demand planning methodologies.
• Ability to build, refine, and manage forecasting tools such as Logility DAI+ and Excel-based models.
• Strong capability to synthesize large data sets into actionable insights and financial strategies.
• Skilled in collaborating with Merchants/Buyers, Replenishment, Inventory, Finance, Logistics, and cross-functional partners.
• Expertise in creating and maintaining rolling 24-month unit and dollar forecasts, markdown estimates, margin mix, and category-level plans.
• Ability to identify business trends, selling pattern changes, SKU performance, and product lifecycle implications.
• Experience developing assortment strategies that align with open-to-buy targets and overall financial goals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to deliver forecast rationale and business recommendations to leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively address inventory and sales risks, identify opportunities, and influence outcomes.
• Experienced people leader with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop planning talent.

Nice-to-haves

• Forecasting and planning experience in the retail industry.
• Familiarity with forecasting systems and related software tools.
• Strong statistical and analytical background.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO—including vacation, personal days, sick time, holidays, and your birthday
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary pet insurance
• Employee discount starting Day 1

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