Demand Planner

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to drive forecasting and inventory planning across a growing multi-channel business.

The ideal candidate has experience building and managing forecast models, translating complex data into actionable recommendations, and collaborating cross-functionally to align demand plans with sales, supply chain, purchasing, and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecasts across Amazon, e-commerce, retail, wholesale, marketplace, and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, inventory levels, promotions, and market activity to improve forecast accuracy and inventory planning.
• Review system-generated forecasts, apply demand adjustments, and maintain planning assumptions based on business needs and market changes.
• Maintain planning master data, including forecasts, lead times, safety stock levels, lifecycle status, MOQ assumptions, and channel planning parameters.
• Monitor inventory health and recommend replenishment actions to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and allocation issues.
• Partner with Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to align demand plans, inventory strategies, and business priorities.
• Support new product launches and channel expansions through demand forecasting, inventory planning, and readiness assessments.
• Partner with Purchasing and suppliers on purchase order planning, production schedules, inbound shipments, and inventory positioning.
• Track and report forecast accuracy, demand variance, inventory exposure, and other key planning KPIs while driving continuous process improvement.
• Support hedge-buy and inventory investment decisions related to tariffs, pricing changes, freight volatility, supply constraints, and anticipated demand shifts.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, demand management, forecasting, inventory planning, or supply chain planning, with responsibility for item-level forecasts across multiple sales channels, including e-commerce, marketplace, retail, wholesale, and/or direct-to-consumer.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning principles, including sales velocity, seasonality, lead times, safety stock, forecast accuracy, demand variance, inventory allocation, replenishment planning, and stockout/excess inventory risk management.
• Experience using demand planning software, ERP systems, inventory planning tools, advanced Excel, forecasting models, and AI-driven tools or automation to improve forecasting, reporting, data analysis, and planning workflows.
• Proven ability to review and adjust system-generated forecasts, apply demand overrides, document planning assumptions, and translate data into actionable inventory and purchasing recommendations.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering with Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketplace, and Finance teams to align forecasts and inventory strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating and maintaining demand forecasts across Amazon, retail, wholesale, marketplace, and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Strong understanding of demand planning principles and their application in various business environments.
• Experience with demand planning software and tools, including ERP systems, inventory planning tools, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to analyze sales trends, seasonality, inventory levels, promotions, and market activity to improve forecast accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and demand planning software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with inventory management and supply chain optimization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Building Activities