Senior Forecasting and Planning Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Act as the main owner of forecasting and planning for the Enterprise channel, collaborating with Sales and Account Management to convert pipeline and account-level indicators into demand forecasts.

• Take responsibility for the forecasting methodology and the assumptions that contribute to the overall revenue forecast across DTC, Enterprise, Amazon, and Wholesale.

• Develop and maintain data pulls based on BigQuery.

• Automate recurring reporting and forecasting processes.

• Utilize AI tools to enhance analysis and minimize reliance on manual, spreadsheet-based procedures.

• Represent planning in cross-functional forecast reviews alongside Sales, Finance, and Product teams.

• Convert business context into planning assumptions and vice versa.

• Collaborate with Product Development on demand forecasting for new product introductions.

• Establish forecasting logic for products lacking historical sell-through data.

• Manage lifecycle strategies, including timing for discontinuation and assessing overstock/understock risks.

• Identify and implement enhancements to forecasting models, planning rhythms, and tools.

• Provide ad hoc analysis for assortment, channel investment, and inventory strategy decisions.

• Support objectives related to MAPE, in-stock rates, DIO, and average parcel zones.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in demand planning, merchandising planning, or forecasting.

• Previous experience in a formal planning role is preferred.

• Knowledge of B2B/non-DTC planning is a valuable asset.

• Capable of operating strategically and upstream, developing a perspective on forecast assumptions.

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and confidence in presenting forecasts and recommendations to stakeholders outside of planning.

• Advanced skills in Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.

• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL / BigQuery queries.

• Proven history of automating repetitive, manual planning tasks.

• Practical experience with AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar.

• Advanced Excel skills with complex modeling capabilities.

• Experience in Python or similar scripting languages is a significant advantage.

• NPI forecasting or product lifecycle management experience is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements.