Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

The Lead, Global Demand Planner is responsible for driving best practices, process adherence and forecasting product demand to ensure optimal supply, sourcing and inventory levels—informed by market trends, historical performance, and consumer signals. This role utilizes statistical forecasting, cross functional collaboration, and gathering insights to provide a demand forecast that maximizes sales while minimizing stockouts and excess. It will work & partner other planning counterparts and functional partners to arrive at consensus plans.

Your Impact

•    Collaborate with the Regional Demand Planning teams to drive best practices, improve forecast accuracy and provide system guidance to improve new product introduction planning, parameter tuning, history cleansing, scenario planning, etc.
•    Own KPI tracking and reviews of forecast accuracy, bias and forecast value add (FVA).
•    Lead collaborative meetings with Regional Demand Planning to review KPIs, identify improvement opportunities and drive Blue Yonder Demand Planning system adoption.
•    Take a lead role in Demand Review meetings to drive alignment on the forecast across cross functional partners and leadership.
•    Find areas of the forecast to leverage Machine Learning (ML) / Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive improved forecast accuracy and demand sensing.
•    Participate in the development of the strategic and tactical long-range demand plans in Blue Yonder Demand Planning leveraging system driven output and collaboration with cross functional partners to reach consensus. 
•    Evaluate and present alternative demand scenarios, including risks, opportunities, and contingencies. Guide team members in adjusting demand plans based on these insights.
•    Lead the gathering of competitive intelligence, consumer behavior insights, and market trends. 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, or a related field.
•    5+ years experience in demand planning, supply chain or related role.
•    Strong understanding of Blue Yonder or similar advanced planning systems for demand planning and statistical forecasting. 
•    Experience in the apparel or footwear industry is preferred.
•    Strong ability to collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with broader business goals.
•    Skilled in data analysis and proficient with visualization tools to create insights and drive decision-making.
•    Ability to leverage algorithms for task automation and exception management.
•    Deep understanding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
•    Effective communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead change, and communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leaders.

Workplace Location

•    Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance of the Baltimore, MD corporate office.
•    Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week 
•    Travel: Limited
•    Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $97,606.80 - $134,209.35 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.