Senior Demand Planner

Luminize; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Pet benefit

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Spousal/DP coverage

Job summary

Luminize is seeking a Senior Demand Planner in San Diego to build and maintain a rolling 12-month purchasing forecast across the brand portfolio, turning sell-through data into forward-looking purchasing plans. You will partner daily with our Supply Chain Analyst team to standardize forecast inputs and work directly with Brand Management to ensure forecasts reflect what is happening at the brand level.

You will also serve as a go-to expert in demand and inventory forecasting, mentoring less

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or inventory planning (8+ years preferred).
• Proven expertise in sell-through-based forecasting and purchasing planning, ideally within Amazon 1P/3P, e-commerce, or CPG.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills—comfortably building and maintaining complex, multi-tab forecasting models from scratch, not just operating pre-built templates.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory and logistics management within FBA.
• Proven ability to mentor and train team members.
• Excellent communication skills for aligning inputs across a large analyst team and non-technical brand stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Maintain rolling 12‑month purchasing forecast built from sell‑through data across the full brand portfolio.
• Onboard new brands into forecasting model and manage visibility into offboarding as brands or SKUs wind down.
• Partner with Supply Chain Analyst team to collect, standardize, and validate forecast inputs each month.
• Work with Brand Management to incorporate brand-level priorities, launches, and promotions into the forecast.
• Maintain Purchasing vs. Plan variance reporting and roll forecast outputs into budgets.
• Resolve forecasting and inventory discrepancies and drive forecast accuracy improvements.
• Serve as subject-matter expert in demand and inventory forecasting and mentor teammates.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel & Sheets

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

FBA

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Senior Demand Planner

Location: San Diego, CA 92101 (Onsite at Symphony Towers)

Compensation Range: $105,000–$125,000 DOE

Overview

At Luminize, we help brands win, and as one of the top 5 Amazon sellers in the U.S., the decisions we make about what to buy and when move fast—and matter. We are looking for a Senior Demand Planner to build and maintain a rolling 12‑month purchasing forecast that drives budgets and buying decisions across our entire brand portfolio.

In this role, you will turn sell‑through data into forward‑looking purchasing plans, partner daily with our Supply Chain Analyst team to standardize forecast inputs, and work directly with Brand Management to ensure every forecast reflects what is actually happening at the brand level. You will also serve as a go‑to expert in demand and inventory forecasting, mentoring less experienced team members along the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain Luminize’s rolling 12‑month purchasing forecast, built from sell‑through data across the full brand portfolio
• Onboard new brands into the forecasting model, and maintain visibility into offboarding as brands or SKUs wind down
• Partner with the Supply Chain Analyst team to collect, standardize, and validate the inputs that feed the forecast each month
• Work directly with Brand Management to incorporate brand‑level priorities, launches, and promotional plans into the forecast
• Maintain Purchasing vs. Plan variance reporting and roll forecast outputs into total business and brand‑level budgets
• Resolve forecasting and inventory discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, turnaround time, and usability
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in demand and inventory forecasting, providing guidance and training to team members

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or inventory planning (8+ years preferred)
• Proven expertise in sell‑through‑based forecasting and purchasing planning, ideally within Amazon 1P/3P, e‑commerce, or CPG
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills—comfortable building and maintaining complex, multi‑tab forecasting models from scratch, not just operating pre‑built templates
• Advanced knowledge of inventory and logistics management within FBA
• Proven ability to manage higher‑risk decisions involving significant capital
• Proven ability to mentor and train team members
• Excellent communication skills for aligning inputs across a large analyst team and non‑technical brand stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits & Perks

• Multiple medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross
• Dental & vision insurance (including orthodontia and annual exams)
• Pet benefit program with savings on vet care, products, and services
• Paid vacation (accruing up to 120+ hours/year with rollover and cap)
• Paid holidays annually
• Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependents under 26

Office Environment

• Stunning views of the city and coastline
• Free access to the building gym
• Discounts at restaurants and cafes in the tower
• Secure bike racks in the building and 24/7 paid parking in a nearby downtown structure
• Close walking distance to 100+ of the top bars, restaurants, and coffee shops
• Ergonomic standing desks and high‑quality workstations
• A fully stocked snack bar, espresso machine, and cold drinks
• A welcoming team lounge area and sunny workspaces
• A clean, modern space where we can do our best work together

Compensation Transparency

We list a broad salary range of $105,000–$125,000 per year to account for varying levels of experience, skill sets, and forecasting depth. Where you land in the range will depend on how your background aligns with this role. We’re committed to compensating based on value and impact, not just years on paper, and we are happy to discuss your potential compensation throughout the process.

Growth & Career Opportunities

At Luminize, growth isn't just something we drive for our clients—it's a mindset and a big priority for our people. We offer clear career paths and leveling guidelines so you always know where you stand, what’s next, and what skills and experience you need to get there. From day one, you’ll have visibility into advancement opportunities and what it takes to grow into leadership, specialization, or other cross‑functional roles.

We pride ourselves on a strong track record of promoting from within. Many of our team leads and managers started in individual contributor roles and grew by consistently showing initiative, curiosity, and impact. We only hire externally when needed, because we believe the best future leaders are often already here.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Mentorship from experienced managers during 1:1s and annual performance reviews
• Cross‑functional exposure to departments including content, brand management, software, supply chain, operations, and catalog
• Learning resources, including Udemy course access and additional training programs and courses
• A culture that encourages asking questions, trying new things, and leveling up together

About Luminize

Luminize is a full‑service Amazon growth partner helping brands achieve next‑level success in a competitive digital marketplace. From creative strategy to advertising and analytics, we combine expertise and hustle to fuel results for brands in CPG, health, wellness, beauty, and beyond.

We’re not your typical agency, and we like it that way. We operate with transparency, celebrate wins often, and treat every brand like it’s our own.

If you’re ready to work with great people, do work that matters, and keep growing, we’d love to meet you!