Demand Planner

Dr. Squatch • Marina del Rey, CA

4h • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Dr. Squatch is seeking a data-driven and analytical Demand Planner to join our team. We are looking for a highly adaptable, process-oriented individual who can work both independently and cross-functionally, excels at problem solving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with increasing complexity. This role requires the ability to navigate daily challenges, implement changes efficiently, and maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and future growth.
The Demand Planner will play a key role in supporting cross-functional collaboration between Retail Sales, Supply Planning, Strategic Operations and Finance. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining item level forecasts, analyzing forecast performance and identifying risks and opportunities to improve demand accuracy.
This role will report to the Demand Planning Manager.
This is a full-time, hybrid role with company benefits based in Marina del Rey, CA.
The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $70,000 to $90,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related analytical field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, with at least 1-2 years in Demand Planning or Sales Forecasting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining complex models and reports
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and shifting demands
• Relentless attention to detail and capable of multitasking in a dynamic environment
• Outstanding analytical skills with a proven ability to problem solve and develop solutions to complex problems
• Ability to understand and balance the needs of sales/marketing, operations, and finance to make quick decisions that are in the best interest of the total business

Nice To Haves

• Experience transitioning Demand Planning process to ERP/Demand Planning system preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales and inventory data at the SKU level to develop detailed item-level forecasts by customer account.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Finance to identify and close gaps between planned targets and forecasted demand, ensuring alignment on channel-level plans.
• Measure and monitor forecast accuracy using established KPIs and metrics; investigate and communicate root causes of forecast variances to improve future accuracy.
• Proactively communicate forecast changes, risks, and demand trends to the Supply Planning team.
• Collaborate with the Demand Planning team to compile data, build insights, and prepare materials for the monthly S&OP meetings.
• Validate wholesale pricing assumptions in demand planning models to ensure revenue calculations are accurate and complete.
• Build, maintain and continuously improve robust forecasting models and reports in Excel and Google sheets to support planning processes.
• Update weeks-of-supply and inventory outlooks based on the most current forecast versions.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO.
• We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level