Demand Planner

Pharmavite•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$101,000 - $167,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving demand forecasts at the account level to support accurate financial revenue planning and supply chain decision-making. This role combines statistical modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and system expertise within Planning tools to align demand signals with ongoing business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, statistics, economics, or a related field preferred.
3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics (mid-level experience preferred).
Proven experience with account-level demand and shipment planning, including alignment to revenue and financial plans.
Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse (or similar advanced planning systems), including scenario modeling and demand planning modules.
Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP processes and cross-functional alignment.
Demonstrated experience applying statistical forecasting techniques and interpreting outputs for business decisions.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including advanced Excel and Power BI (required/preferred).
Experience working with large, complex datasets and building scalable reporting solutions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions in a fast-paced environment.
Background in CPG, retail, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and refine account-level demand and shipment forecasts, incorporating historical trends, customer inputs, and market intelligence.
Translate demand plans into financially aligned revenue forecasts, ensuring alignment across Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain.
Actively contribute to and help lead the S&OP process, including demand reviews, scenario planning, and consensus alignment.
Utilize Kinaxis RapidResponse to build, maintain, and enhance demand planning models, perform scenario simulations, and support decision-making.
Apply and continuously improve statistical forecasting models (e.g., time series, regression), monitoring forecast accuracy, bias, and key performance metrics.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to incorporate promotions, customer strategies, and market dynamics into forecasts.
Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting to track forecast performance, revenue attainment, and key KPIs.
Analyze forecast variances, identify root causes at the account and SKU level, and drive corrective actions.
Support new product launches, customer onboarding, and lifecycle management with data-driven demand and revenue planning insights.
Ensure data integrity and governance across planning systems and continuously improve planning processes and tools.