Sr. Demand Planner

Home HT GmbH; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Accrued vacation and holidays

Job summary

Home HT GmbH is seeking a Sr. Demand Planner in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. This role focuses on owning the enterprise demand forecast while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to enable strategic decision-making.

With 7-10 years of progressive experience in demand planning, the successful candidate will enhance the S&OP process and drive forecast accuracy through advanced analytics.

The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office attendance required three days a week.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of demand planning experience, preferably in CPG or FMCG.
• Proven leadership experience in S&OP / IBP environments.
• Deep understanding of forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand forecasting process across all channels and product categories.
• Lead the demand planning pillar of the S&OP process.
• Proactively identify demand risks and opportunities for mitigation.

Skills

Demand forecasting expertise

Leadership in S&OP environments

Advanced Excel skills

Strong business acumen

Education

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

Tools

Retail POS and inventory systems

Demand planning systems

Job description

The Sr. Demand Planner is a strategic leader responsible for owning the enterprise demand forecast and aligning Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. This role plays a central part in the S&OP process, translating commercial strategy into an executable demand plan that supports revenue growth, inventory optimization, and service excellence. Success in this role requires executive presence, strong analytical expertise, and the ability to influence decision-making across the organization.

Why This Role?

If you are ready to step into a role where your work directly shapes business strategy, this is your opportunity. At Bradshaw Home, the Sr. Demand Planner goes beyond managing forecasts by connecting commercial strategy, market trends, and operational execution to drive smarter, faster decisions.

You will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations leaders, bringing visibility to risks and opportunities while aligning the organization around a single demand plan. You will also help strengthen the S&OP process, improve forecast accuracy, and build a best-in-class demand planning function.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a cross-functional environment and wants to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow as a strategic leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process across all channels, customers, and product categories
• Lead the demand planning pillar of the S&OP process, including executive-level demand reviews
• Translate commercial strategy, promotional plans, pricing actions, and innovation pipelines into a consensus demand forecast
• Serve as the primary forecasting partner to Sales, Marketing, and Finance leadership
• Proactively identify demand risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, root cause analysis, and continuous process enhancement
• Partner with Supply Planning and Operations to balance demand, inventory, lead time constraints and service objectives
• Establish and monitor forecasting KPIs (WMAPE, Bias and Fill Rate) and present insights to senior leadership
• Lead and mentor others in the demand planning team and set planning standards and best practices
• Play a key role in system optimization, planning tool enhancements, and data governance initiatives
• Support executive decision-making with scenario modeling and demand sensitivity analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Analytics, or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive demand planning experience, preferably within CPG or FMCG
• Proven leadership experience within S&OP / IBP environments
• Advanced Excel and demand planning system expertise
• Deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, lifecycle planning, and promotional forecasting
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to connect demand plans to P&L outcomes
• Experience with retail POS and inventory, syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen), and advanced forecasting tools
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional alignment
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills

Expectations

• Hybrid role based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
• In-office attendance required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote work optional Monday and Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) and/or IBF Certification
• Experience managing high SKU complexity and omni-channel demand

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinking
• Executive presence and decision leadership
• Strong change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Talent development and coaching
• Results-oriented with a bias toward action

Pay and Benefits

US$120,000.00 - US$135,000.00 Annually

Final compensation offered will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, accrued vacation, floating holidays, and designated company holidays.

Life at Bradshaw Home

At Bradshaw Home, we’re proud of our culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we believe in supporting our people just as much as we support our customers.

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Bradshaw Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.