Sales Demand Planner

The Temp Plugs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Los Angeles seeks a Demand and Inventory Planner responsible for forecasting demand for core products and optimizing inventory levels. You will analyze market trends and collaborate with internal teams to align forecasts with business plans. Ideal candidates possess strong demand planning expertise and the ability to address discrepancies effectively. This is an onsite role requiring full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning and inventory management.
• Ability to forecast future demand and optimize inventory levels.
• Strong analytical skills to identify demand forecast risks.
• Make adjustments to sales forecasts and inventory targets based on demand changes.
• Investigate discrepancies between sales and forecasts and address them.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review sales and forecasts against business plans.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for core products and promotions.
• Manage risks while optimizing inventory levels.
• Regularly update forecasts based on market trends.
• Collaborate across teams to align forecasts with business plans.
• Analyze discrepancies between forecasted and actual sales.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with business plans.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

Collaboration

Job description

As a Demand and Inventory Planner, you will forecast demand for core products, promotions, and new arrivals, proactively managing risks and optimizing inventory levels. You'll continually update forecasts, adjust sales forecasts based on market trends, and work collaboratively across teams.

This position will report to the Sales Director.

Address of the Avon facility: 3116 W Ave 32, Los Angeles, CA 90065 - onsite 5 days a week.

• With your expertise in demand planning and inventory management, youll be responsible for forecasting future demand for our core items, promotions, seasonal products and new arrivals
• Identify and analyze demand forecast risks, and develop effective mitigation plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and customer satisfaction
• Stay ahead of the curve by regularly planning and updating forecasts for new products, seasonal items, discounts, promotions & new regions
• Make recommended adjustments to the sales forecasts and inventory targets, based on changes in demand and market trends
• Investigating and addressing significant discrepancies between sales and forecasts
• Collaborating with internal teams to review sales and forecasts in comparison to established business plans

Minimum Qualifications

• With your expertise in demand planning and inventory management, youll be responsible for forecasting future demand for our core items, promotions, seasonal products and new arrivals
• Identify and analyze demand forecast risks, and develop effective mitigation plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and customer satisfaction
• Stay ahead of the curve by regularly planning and updating forecasts for new products, seasonal items, discounts, promotions & new regions
• Make recommended adjustments to the sales forecasts and inventory targets, based on changes in demand and market trends
• Investigating and addressing significant discrepancies between sales and forecasts
• Collaborating with internal teams to review sales and forecasts in comparison to established business plans