Demand Planner, Amazon

Funko • Everett, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Demand Planner unlocks revenue opportunities through advanced analytics, accurate forecasting, and replenishment planning. The role balances in-stock goals that support sales targets with minimizing inventory levels. It regularly collaborates with Sales, Supply Chain, and Amazon cross-functional partners, and provides information to Planning Leadership and Sales Managers to support plans that meet or exceed budget. The position owns Amazon account forecasts within the Demand Planning and S&OP processes and is responsible for forecast accuracy and inputs to the planning process.

This is an on-site position based at Funko headquarters in Everett, Washington, with the option to work from the company’s Burbank, California office. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. The role involves regular sitting, hand use, and talking or hearing; frequent reaching; occasional standing and walking; and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Sales.
• Experience with customer forecasting applications.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate substantial amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflict in a measured, professional manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including very strong Excel skills.
• Experience using AI to develop or improve processes and support visibility and strategic decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Sales within Amazon or as an external Amazon partner.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales management and Amazon partners in developing seasonal and core program plans designed to meet Funko and Amazon targets.
• Review business performance proactively using advanced analytics in Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and internal and external reporting systems.
• Partner with the Amazon account on seasonal assortment planning, forecasting, replenishment orders, and end-of-life planning, including Prime Day and T12 Deals.
• Analyze sales performance and identify replenishment opportunities using sell-in and sell-through data from Amazon Vendor Central and internal reporting.
• Maintain and develop reporting tools for the Sales management team to track account performance, using tools such as Excel, Power BI, ChatGPT, and Codex.
• Manage communication and resolution of operational issues related to product availability, delivery timing, and forecasts.
• Use business reporting to develop tools, procedures, and processes that drive account sales.
• Manage Amazon forecasting and inventory replenishment activities for promotional and seasonal events.
• Ensure item settings are maintained to support successful product launches and product flow.
• Recommend policies to the Amazon Vendor Manager, In-stock Manager, and CSM.
• Use customer forecasting data to provide analytical support to Funko teams and Amazon cross-functional partners.
• Use forecasting capabilities and reporting in Vendor Central and Funko Forecast Management.
• Serve as the internal primary owner of account forecasts in the Demand Planning and S&OP processes.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative feedback about customer activity to improve organizational forecast accuracy.
• Ensure the accuracy of Amazon forecasts and their inputs into the Demand Planning process.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or incentives and restricted stock units
• Creative work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed