Assistant Demand Planner

Four Hands

Salary undisclosed

Austin, TXFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

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 Assistant Demand Planner supports foundational planning responsibilities for assigned categories, building expertise in forecasting, inventory management, and product lifecycle execution under the guidance of senior planners. This role provides data analysis and execution support, while developing the skills to independently manage increasingly complex categories.

In This Role

Support the development and maintenance of item- and category-level forecasts using historical performance, seasonality, and trend analysis to identify gaps and recommend forecast improvements
Support a category portfolio with guidance and oversight from senior planners
Monitor and drive key performance indicator (KPI) success across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; execute actions to improve results
Assist with maintaining the Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans for assigned categories and proactively identify and communicate inventory risks
Support the execution of promotional and markdown strategies
Support product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) strategies and new product introduction (NPI) forecasting; execute markdowns and exit strategies as needed
Assist with purchase order requests, acknowledgements, and pipeline tracking while monitoring receipt flow and communicating ETA changes to Sales and cross-functional partners
Participate in cross-functional planning discussions and initiatives, representing planning priorities and insights for assigned categories
Maintain reporting accuracy and data integrity; identify and escalate risks, discrepancies, or system issues to senior planners as needed
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

Key KPIs

BOP and EOP Inventory
Sell-Thru
Inventory Turn
Open to Buy (OTB) and Historical Variance
SKU Productivity

The Ideal Person

0-2 years of retail planning, buying or equivalent analytical experience (furniture industry experience preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising required
Intermediate knowledge of Excel with aptitude to learn new systems quickly
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned work projects
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to influence cross-functionally

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.

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About this role

Four Hands, a rapidly growing furniture wholesaler based in Austin, is looking for an Assistant Demand Planner to support core planning functions across assigned product categories. You'll work under the mentorship of senior planners, developing hands-on expertise in forecasting, inventory management, and product lifecycle execution. The role centers on data analysis and tactical execution—building forecasts from historical trends and seasonality, monitoring key performance metrics like inventory turns and forecast accuracy, maintaining Open-to-Buy plans, and coordinating purchase orders and product introductions with cross-functional teams.

This position suits someone early in their career with 0–2 years of analytical or planning experience, ideally in retail or furniture. You'll need a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, data analytics, or a related field, along with intermediate Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, takes ownership of projects, communicates clearly across departments, and combines analytical rigor with creative problem-solving. The role is full-time and based in Austin, requiring in-office presence.

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