Demand Planner (Remote)

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Integrated Planning, this role is a key part of DreamFields’ Supply Chain, Strategic Procurement, and Master Data teams. DreamFields is a top-five cannabis company and the maker of Jeeter, the #1 pre-roll brand. We combine world-class marketing, high-quality products, and cutting-edge processes with an exceptional company culture, serving over 1,500 employees across rapidly expanding national markets.

About the role

The Demand Planner owns the demand forecast for Jeeter’s product portfolio and facilitates the monthly Demand Review within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / Integrated Business Planning) cycle. You will convert historical data, sell-through, promotions, seasonality, and new-product plans into a reliable, consensus-based demand plan—the single number that drives supply, inventory, replenishment, and procurement decisions. This is a highly cross-functional, analytical role for someone equally comfortable with data and building alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand forecast—a rolling statistical baseline forecast at multiple levels of aggregation (SKU, brand, category, channel, region)—then enrich it with market intelligence, promotions, and new-product plans to produce the consensus demand plan.
• Facilitate the S&OP & S&OE Process: lead the monthly S&OP cycle, aligning Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, and Finance on one plan; present forecasts, metrics, KPIs, gaps, opportunities, and month-over-month changes; document assumptions, risks, and decisions.
• Plan demand across channels—both retail/dispensary and wholesale—aligning dispensary-level inventory needs with wholesale partner sell-through and sales projections across product categories.
• Analyze shipment history, retail sell-through/POS, and inventory positions to surface trends, anomalies, and demand drivers; recommend forecast adjustments with clear, data-backed rationale.
• Feed downstream planning: provide a clean, trusted demand handoff to Supply & Inventory and Procurement planning so replenishment, weeks-of-hand, safety stock, and forward-buy decisions are built on a single number.
• Measure and improve accuracy: track forecast accuracy and bias (MAPE, WMAPE, MAD, forecast error) by SKU, category, channel, and region; run root-cause analysis on bias and exception alerts; drive continuous improvement in forecast quality.
• Manage lifecycle events: coordinate new product introductions, transitions, and discontinuations within the forecast—launch quantities, phase-in/phase-out timing, and post-launch performance tracking.
• Maintain planning data & tools: manage demand data across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Salesforce, Excel tools, and Power BI; strengthen the planning data foundation, tools, and reporting.
• Report and communicate: deliver recurring demand reporting and ad-hoc analyses for planning leadership and cross-functional partners, influencing decisions without direct authority.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in demand, merchandise, or inventory planning.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Self-driven and highly motivated with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, XLOOKUPS, pivot tables, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• CPG or other high-velocity consumer-goods experience.
• Experience in cannabis or another regulated, multi-state industry, including retail and wholesale channels.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) or progress toward it.
• Experience within a formal S&OP / Integrated Business Planning process.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Comfortable working in environments with exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and other industrial elements.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable temperatures and humidity levels.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and occasional overtime, including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend over, and pick up items for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift, push, kneel, and pick up items, both small and large.
• Capability to operate heavy machinery such as pallet jacks and forklifts safely and efficiently.

Allergen Information

Positions in our production facilities may lead to regular exposure to cannabis plant material, dust, and other potential allergens. Individuals with sensitivity to pollen, molds, or strong odors may experience discomfort. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and required.