Demand Planner

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Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Take the lead on demand planning for key SKUs and customer channels across North America 

• Drive monthly forecast cycles by bringing together insights from Sales, Marketing, and Finance 

• Turn demand signals, actuals, and variances into clear recommendations and smart next steps 

• Partner with Supply and Inventory Planning teams to help ensure the right products are available at the right time 

• Track forecast accuracy KPIs and champion improvements that make planning sharper and more reliable 

• Keep a pulse on trends, promotions, seasonality, and new product launches to strengthen demand plans 

• Fuel the local S&OP process with data-led insights, accurate forecasting inputs, and clear business storytelling 

• Collaborate with commercial teams on customer and retailer planning that supports growth 

• Bring fresh ideas to improve planning tools, reporting, and ways of working 

• Create weekly and monthly forecasts and reporting packages that help the business make confident decisions 

• Decode market trends, POS data, consumption signals, and company sales history to build practical, insight-driven forecasts 

• Bring cross-functional partners together to align assumptions, surface opportunities, and drive accountability 

• Spot risks and opportunities early so Supply and Inventory Planning can respond with speed and confidence 

• Support system clean-up, master data accuracy, and planning optimization to keep the engine running smoothly 

• Become the go-to forecasting lead for select product categories or customer segments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field 

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in CPG or consumer healthcare 

• A strong analytical mindset, sharp attention to detail, and curiosity to dig into the “why” behind the numbers 

• Proficient in ERP and supply chain planning systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 

• Clear communication skills and the confidence to collaborate across functions 

• Comfort working in a lean, hands-on environment where priorities can shift and smart problem-solving matters 

• Experience in sexual wellness, lifestyle or personal care categories 

• Familiarity with POS data analysis and retailer-specific forecasting 

• Understanding of S&OP or IBP processes 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach

   

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for this position.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others.