Demand Planning Associate

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

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain baseline statistical forecasts at the SKU/customer/channel level utilizing demand planning software in Vividly / Web Integrated.

• Integrate promotional strategies, new product introductions, distribution modifications, and seasonal factors into consensus forecasts.

• Facilitate monthly forecast review cycles in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain stakeholders.

• Monitor and assess forecast accuracy while driving initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with Account Managers and Retail Marketing to gather retailer-level demand signals and promotional calendars.

• Coordinate with Supply Planning on inventory positioning, safety stock, and replenishment strategies.

• Assist the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by preparing pre-read materials and leading monthly demand review meetings.

• Work with Finance partners on volume-to-revenue bridging and aligning financial forecasts.

• Analyze POS/syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen, SPINS) in conjunction with shipment and order data to discern demand trends and irregularities.

• Create and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting for forecast accuracy, fill rate, and inventory health.

• Identify root causes of forecast deviations and share findings along with suggested corrective actions.

• Assist in new SKU launch forecasting by utilizing historical data of similar items, customer commitments, and market sizing inputs alongside your sales planning partner.

• Monitor post-promotional performance against the plan and apply insights to future cycles.

• Discover opportunities to improve forecast modeling, data inputs, and planning workflows.

• Aid in system implementations and upgrades related to demand planning tools.

• Document standard operating procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, sales analytics, or a related CPG function.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, scenario modeling); experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

• Familiarity with demand planning or ERP systems.

• Knowledge of syndicated data platforms (IRI/Circana, Nielsen, SPINS).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Effective communicator with the ability to present data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience supporting an S&OP or IBP process in a CPG, food & beverage, or FMCG context (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• A culture focused on health and wellness

• Unlimited snacks!