Demand Planning Analyst

Woodstream; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company General Bonus Program

Company Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Company Paid Basic Life & Disability

Job summary

Woodstream is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst in Lancaster, PA to drive weekly forecast reviews and optimize inventory. The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy across Amazon, ecommerce, and DI channels, using historical data, trends, and market signals.

You will analyze traffic, conversion, and sales velocity, coordinating with sales and operations to align item presence, promotions, and stock. A strong analytical mindset and Excel/Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience with forecasting and demand planning.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop SKU-level sales forecasts for Amazon, ecommerce, and other channels.
• Drive weekly forecast reviews to improve accuracy and reduce bias.
• Analyze key metrics (traffic, conversions, velocity) to adjust plans.
• Collaborate with sales and operations on promotions, pricing, and stock.
• Maintain POS reporting for ecommerce and Amazon accounts.
• Lead reporting narratives on what happened and what to expect.

Skills

Forecasting

Forecast accuracy

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Math/Business

Tools

Excel

Access

Power BI

Amazon tools

Job description

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Demand Planning Analyst

Regular Full-Time Professional Lancaster, PA, US

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

If you thrive on forecasting trends, uncovering opportunities, and influencing business decisions, this is your chance to make a measurable impact! We’re hiring a Demand Planning Analyst in Lancaster, PA!

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

• Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs!


• Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively!


• Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.


• Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.


• Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  
  
  
  • 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
  
  
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
  
  
  • Company General Bonus Program
  
  
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  
  
  • Adoption Assistance
  
  
  • Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
  
  
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
  
  
  • Company Paid ID Theft
  
  
  • Legal Assistance Plan Options
  
  
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  
  
  • Pet Insurance
  
  
  
  


• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.


• Opportunity to advance within the company.

Overview of the Role:

• This position is responsible for driving weekly forecast reviews ensuring accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory and monitoring/tracking key metrics.


• This role will play a critical role in communicating any potential risks/opportunities with strategic plan and recommending corrective actions.


• This role will drive Amazon/ecommerce S&OP meetings to review actual performance vs. forecast and recommend adjustments to the purchasing plan and sales initiatives based on recent activity of what will happen.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop SKU level sales forecast for Amazon, ecommerce, professional, and DI channels using historical data (sell in & sell out), current trends, customer forecasts (sell in & sell out), syndicated market data, and consumer funnel (traffic, conversion, spend) with a focus on Amzn


• Measured primarily on improvements in forecast accuracy and reduction in forecast bias


• Analyze key metrics such as traffic, conversion rates, and sales velocity to identify trends and adjust demand plans accordingly.


• Maintain a collaborative cross-functional process with sales and operations teams to ensure any changes in item presence, promotions/stock ups, price, competition, etc are accounted for


• Manage and maintain POS reporting for ecommerce and Amazon accounts


• Serve as a key member of the team to own operational deliverables, such as reporting including the narrative development for what is and will happen


• Identify opportunities for process improvement


• Analyze and troubleshoot demand related issues in a timely and accurate manner


• Collaborate and develop weekly/monthly business reviews with key stakeholders


• Responsible for the design/build and deployment of the key processes within demand planning


• Work with sales and operations to minimize slow moving inventory

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Successful Candidate Profile:

• 1-3+ years of planning experience preferred


• Understanding of Amazon tools a plus


• Experience with combining, cleaning, and analyzing data.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Strong PC skills with demonstrated knowledge of Excel, Access, and PowerBi (a plus)


• Bachelor’s degree required. Focus in Marketing, Math or Business preferred


• Ability to work individually and under minimal supervision, but keeps supervisor updated on key news


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Supports others with their assignments.


• Excellent verbal, written, and formal presentation skills.

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.