Demand Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and manage ongoing demand forecasts for all USA channels and customers.

• Evaluate forecast trends in comparison to previous periods, seasonal performance, promotional activities, and market fluctuations.

• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias categorized by SKU, customer, and channel.

• Analyze actual sales against forecasts and pinpoint the factors contributing to variances.

• Continuously enhance forecasting processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms.

• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Sales teams to ensure forecasts align with customer plans, product launches, and promotions.

• Assist in monthly S&OP/demand review processes.

• Offer insights and recommendations to inform business decisions and growth strategies.

• Keep track of retailer inventory levels, stock movements, and sell-through performance.

• Examine retail sales data to uncover velocity trends and growth opportunities.

• Develop and sustain dashboards and KPI reports related to forecast accuracy, inventory health, and sales performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–6+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or Sales & Operations Planning.

• Background in CPG/FMCG, beverage, food, or consumer goods is preferred.

• Familiarity with retailer sales and inventory data is essential.

• Strong grasp of forecasting methodologies and demand planning procedures.

• Highly analytical with exceptional Excel and data analysis skills.

• Experience with ERP, forecasting, or planning systems.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Detail-oriented with robust problem-solving skills.

• Experience collaborating with major US retailers.

• Familiarity with syndicated data platforms (Nielsen, Circana/IRI, SPINS, etc.).

• Experience with startup or scale-up consumer brands.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Paid-Time-Off Program.

• Mindfulness support through Calm App membership and Employee Advisory Resources.

• 401k.

• Life Insurance.

• Sabbatical: Potential for a 6-week unpaid sabbatical after 2 years of service.

• A variety of voluntary benefits.

• Regular team socials and events.