Demand Planner

This position is based in Charlotte, NC with a hybrid work policy.

About the Role

As a Demand Planner, you will develop and maintain demand forecasts that drive inventory, supply chain, and business planning decisions. Using historical data, customer insights, statistical modeling, and market trends, you will create accurate demand plans that support customer service objectives while optimizing inventory levels and inventory turns. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and support the monthly S&OP process. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement through data-driven decision making and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a 24-month rolling demand forecast at the SKU and location level for assigned sales channels.
• Utilize demand planning systems, historical data, statistical models, and market insights to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Analyze forecast performance, identify root causes of forecast variance, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Monitor and manage forecast exceptions, demand shifts, product lifecycle changes, promotions, and market-driven risks.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to gather demand inputs and align forecast assumptions.
• Lead demand review activities and support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to achieve consensus forecasts.
• Evaluate promotional activities, events, and new initiatives through scenario planning and impact analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate forecast accuracy, demand planning metrics, and key performance indicators while driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply planning, or a related supply chain function.
• Experience utilizing forecasting methodologies, demand planning systems, and data analysis to support business decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI.
• Knowledge of cross-functional planning processes, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and S&OP environments.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours / hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.