Senior Demand Planner: Forecasting & Inventory Strategy

VB Cosmetics, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VB Cosmetics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to own inventory from creation to sale across distribution centers. You will ensure forecast accuracy to support sales objectives and drive inventory efficiency.

You will build SKU-, customer-, and channel-level forecasts, monitor variances, and guide production schedules while leveraging Excel, Tableau, and PowerBI to turn data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and sales planning within retail, manufacturing, or CPG.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience setting up ERP, MRP, WMS, and QMS systems.
• Experience in supply chain activities including warehouse and inventory management.
• Experience developing demand forecasting models from the ground up.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with Tableau or PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine short-term and long-term demand forecasts at SKU, customer, and sales channel levels, then develop actionable strategies to meet demand.
• Monitor forecast and inventory accuracy, explain variances, and continuously improve forecasting processes.
• Oversee the weekly production schedule.
• Use statistical tools and historical data to predict future demand and adjust for promotions and seasonality shifts.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends and external factors to uncover growth opportunities and risks.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Supply Chain to align forecasts with brand strategies and inventory goals.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to incorporate customer insights, promotional calendars, and product launches into demand plans.
• Work with Production to align production with demand while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Support new product introductions by forecasting initial demand and tracking post-launch performance.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Excel

ERP

MRP

WMS

QMS

Job description

VB Cosmetics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to own inventory from creation to sale across distribution centers. You will ensure forecast accuracy to support sales objectives and drive inventory efficiency.

You will build SKU-, customer-, and channel-level forecasts, monitor variances, and guide production schedules while leveraging Excel, Tableau, and PowerBI to turn data into actionable insights.