Senior Demand Planner

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Demand Planner to join our rapidly growing organization. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling our operations and optimizing our forecasting strategy.

About the Role

As a Senior Demand Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate demand forecast to support a business that is scaling aggressively. You’ll work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels, mitigate supply risks, and drive data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and refine the demand planning process, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, inventory strategies, and production capabilities.
• Analyze historical sales trends, market dynamics, and new product launches to enhance forecast accuracy.
• Develop and implement forecasting models, utilizing statistical analysis and demand sensing techniques.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess risks, opportunities, and constraints in meeting demand.
• Monitor forecast performance metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, inventory turns) and drive continuous improvements.
• Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes, ensuring key stakeholders are aligned on demand signals and supply constraints.
• Leverage ERP and planning software to manage data-driven forecasting models.
• Provide insights on demand trends and contribute to strategic business planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain experience in a fast-growing, high-SKU environment.
• Expertise in statistical forecasting methods, demand sensing, and predictive analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and demand planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan).
• Experience working in consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce industries preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with S&OP processes and driving consensus across departments.