Lead Demand Planner

Bare Home; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Minnesota PFMLA coverage

Direct line to executive leadership

Job summary

Bare Home is seeking a Lead Demand Planner to overhaul forecasting, planning, and inventory positioning for a high-SKU, multi-channel ecommerce business. You will own the demand signal end-to-end, drive forecast accuracy, and lead S&OP with cross-functional teams to align demand with supply.

The role requires a senior, hands-on contributor who can implement systemic improvements, manage platform configurations, and partner with Purchasing and marketing on launches and promos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning experience, with senior-level responsibility
• Proven track record of measurably improving forecast accuracy, reducing stockouts, or lowering inventory exposure
• Direct experience leading or facilitating S&OP or integrated business planning cycles
• Experience configuring, optimizing, or implementing a demand planning software platform
• eCommerce, consumer goods, or retail background with seasonality and marketplace fulfillment dynamics

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process across all SKUs, channels, and markets — build short-, mid-, and long-range forecasts.
• Lead the S&OP process — facilitate cross-functional demand-supply alignment meetings and provide an integrated view to leadership.
• Drive measurable improvements in forecast accuracy and inventory health across channels and SKUs.
• Partner with Marketing and Marketplace teams to incorporate promos, launches, and seasonality into forecasts.
• Translate demand signals into actionable inventory positioning recommendations with Purchasing.
• Own the demand planning platform as system-of-record; optimize models, safety stock, lead times, and replenishment.
• Lead process improvements to reduce manual work and build scalable, system-based solutions.
• Establish planning standards and cadences; document workflows for scale.
• Monitor inventory across warehouses and channels; flag stock imbalances and drive corrective actions.
• Present forecast performance and inventory position to executives; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Demand planning

S&OP

Forecast accuracy

Cross-functional communication

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Slimstock

Blue Yonder

o9

Kinaxis

SAP IBP

NetSuite Demand Planning

SQL

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, Oracle)

Job description

JP Ecommerce, doing business as Bare Home, has been named one of the top-ten fastest growing businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for four consecutive years. With annual sales approaching $100 million, we are a leading eCommerce retailer committed to providing customers with high-quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. As a global player in the textile industry, we source products from key regions including China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey, while also manufacturing cotton products in the USA. We emphasize cost-effectiveness, superior quality, and reliable availability through optimized operations and strategic partnerships.

Position Overview

Bare Home is hiring a Lead Demand Planner to fundamentally upgrade how we forecast, plan, and position inventory across a high-SKU, multi-channel eCommerce business. This is not a maintain-the-model role. We are looking for a senior individual contributor who owns the demand signal end-to-end — someone who will rebuild our forecasting approach, drive forecast accuracy improvements that translate directly into reduced stockouts and healthier inventory, and take the lead on our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting & S&OP Ownership

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process across all SKUs, channels, and markets (USA, UK, EU, Canada) — building short-, mid-, and long-range forecasts that the business can plan and buy against with confidence
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process — facilitating cross-functional demand-supply alignment meetings, driving consensus between Sales/Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, and ensuring executive leadership has one integrated view of demand
• Drive measurable, sustained improvement in forecast accuracy at the SKU, channel, and category level — owning the metrics, the root-cause analysis, and the corrective actions
• Partner with Marketing and Marketplace teams to integrate promotional lifts, new product launches, and seasonal plans into the baseline forecast
• Translate demand signals into actionable inventory positioning recommendations that reduce stockouts, lower working capital exposure, and improve channel fill rates

Planning System Ownership & Process Improvement

• Own the demand planning platform as the system-of-record for forecasting — configuring, tuning, and continuously optimizing statistical models, safety stock logic, lead times, and replenishment parameters so the system reflects current business reality
• Lead process improvement initiatives across the planning function — identifying where manual work, tribal knowledge, or spreadsheet workarounds are creating risk, and building scalable system-based solutions in their place
• Evaluate, recommend, and help implement planning system enhancements, integrations, and workflow improvements in partnership with the Director of Supply Chain and IT
• Establish and maintain documented planning standards, cadences, and exception-management workflows so the function operates predictably and can scale with the business
• Translate forecasts into clear, defensible buy recommendations — partnering closely with Purchasing on order quantities, timing, and vendor allocation
• Work directly with the Inventory & Demand Planning Analyst and the Buyer to ensure purchase orders align with forecasted demand, promotional plans, and inventory health targets
• Monitor inventory positions across warehouses and marketplace channels (Amazon FBA/FBM, Walmart, Target, direct-to-consumer) — flagging over- and under-stock conditions and driving corrective action

Cross-Functional Leadership & Executive Visibility

• Serve as the senior planning voice in cross-functional forums — bringing clarity, a recommendation, and a defensible position, not just a report
• Present forecast performance, inventory position, and S&OP outcomes directly to executive leadership on a recurring cadence
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to the Inventory & Demand Planning Analyst; build bench strength and functional capability within the planning discipline
• Build trust-based working relationships with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Marketplace, Marketing, and Finance — the quality of the forecast depends on the quality of those relationships
• Perform other duties, projects, or responsibilities as assigned by management to support operational needs, business priorities, or organizational initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning experience, with demonstrated career progression into senior-level responsibility
• Proven track record of measurably improving forecast accuracy, reducing stockouts, or lowering inventory exposure in a high-SKU, multi-channel environment
• Direct experience leading or facilitating S&OP or integrated business planning cycles
• Experience configuring, optimizing, or implementing a demand planning software platform — not just operating one
• eCommerce, consumer goods, or retail background with experience managing seasonality, promotional planning, and marketplace fulfillment dynamics

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with a recognized demand planning platform — Slimstock, Blue Yonder, o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, NetSuite Demand Planning, or equivalent. Experience supporting or leading an implementation is a strong plus
• Strong SQL proficiency — writes and executes queries independently to extract, join, and transform data from internal databases
• Advanced Excel: XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Power Query, pivot tables, dynamic models, statistical forecasting methods, and scenario analysis
• Power BI proficiency — builds dashboards that give operations and leadership real-time visibility into forecast accuracy, inventory position, and supply chain KPIs
• Working knowledge of an ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or equivalent) for inventory, purchasing, and master data
• Direct experience with Amazon Seller Central and FBA operations — restock logic, IPI scores, storage limits, stranded inventory, and replenishment cadence

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset paired with strong business judgment — translates numbers into decisions, not just observations
• Confident, direct communicator — can defend a forecast in front of executives and influence without authority across functions
• Process-improvement orientation — sees system and workflow gaps and moves to close them rather than working around them
• Organized, self-directed, and accountable in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment
• Collaborative and credible with internal partners

What We Offer / Why Go Bare

• Competitive salary: $90,000 – $125,000 based on experience, technical depth, and demonstrated impact.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health (ICHRA), dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (100% match up to 3%, 50% match on 4–5%)
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and Minnesota PFMLA coverage through a private plan
• Direct line to executive leadership — your forecast, your recommendations, your impact, visible at the top
• Real opportunity to shape a function we are actively building — this is a role where you will change how we operate, not just support how we operate
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture at a company growing 20–30% annually

Come Visit Us: https://barehome.com/

At Bare Home, we strive to create a culture where all people come first. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Bare Home is an equal opportunity employer, and by doing so, we aim to sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.