- Location
- AUS - Australia
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
About the Role
YETI is seeking a highly analytical and data-driven Planner to support demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and performance across assigned channels and markets. This role is responsible for ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time, leveraging data, insights, and cross-functional inputs to drive channel performance and support continued growth.
You will provide channel-specific insights, manage stock positioning, and identify opportunities to improve sell-through, stock-turn, and overall commercial outcomes.
This role is highly collaborative, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Global teams to align forecasts, support go-to-market execution, and deliver an elevated customer experience across all channels.
What You’ll Do
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Own the development, maintenance, and submission of monthly demand plans for assigned channels
Partner with key accounts to build detailed and accurate forecasts optimizing sales and inventory
Analyze historical sales, market trends, and forward-looking strategies to build accurate forecasts
Continuously monitor and adjust forecasts based on trading performance, campaigns, and external factors
Identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve forecast accuracy
Inventory & Replenishment Management
Partner with global supply teams to validate replenishment plans and maintain optimal stock levels
Support allocation decisions across channels and regions to maximize sales and service levels
Actively manage in-season trading by identifying and actioning stock risks (overstock/stock-outs)
Channel Planning & Performance
Own channel-level planning, including sell-through, and stock performance
Support in-season and post-season reviews, providing insights and recommendations
Support range reviews by delivering data-driven insights to inform product and commercial decisions
Contribute to GTM planning and channel strategy execution, ensuring alignment to business objectives
Reporting & Insights
Create and maintain reporting that supports data-driven decision making
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and commercial recommendations
Leverage global and local data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gaps
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Global teams to ensure alignment
Support execution of product launches, campaigns, and key commercial initiatives
Build strong relationships to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely delivery of outcomes
What You Bring
Greater than 5 years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, or similar role (retail, FMCG, or multi-channel environment)
Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience
Advanced Excel capability; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
Exposure to planning systems (e.g., IBP) advantageous
Applies functional expertise to execute planning processes with minimal supervision
Owns a defined category or scope with clear accountability for results
Translates business direction into operational plans and day-to-day execution
Contributes insights and recommendations but is not accountable for setting overall strategy
Demonstrates strong collaboration and growing influence across teams
Highly analytical with strong commercial judgement
Detail-oriented, with the ability to connect data to business outcomes
Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving problems
Strong communicator who can influence without authority
Collaborative, adaptable, and energized by a fast-paced environment
Benefits & Perks:
Click here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.
YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.
All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
YETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at [email protected].
