Strategic Demand Planner: Forecast, Inventory & Margin

South Shore Plaza; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career development and training

Chocolate discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Läderach, a Swiss chocolate manufacturer, seeks a Demand Planner to optimize forecasts and store orders across the U.S. and Canada. This role translates sales trends into item- and store-level forecasts, balancing sell-through, service levels, and margin with Regional Leaders and the Global Product and Demand teams.

You will build B2C forecasts, monitor inventory health, and provide in-season projections. A finance/supply chain background with strong Excel and Power BI skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, supply chain, or related field.
• 2–4 years of demand planning, merchandise planning, finance, or forecasting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to reconcile data across multiple store formats and currencies.
• Experience with COGS and margin analysis a plus.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain item-level demand forecasts for seasonal and AYR replenishment.
• Monitor inventory levels, sell-through, and obsolescence risk; maintain healthy positions.
• Reforecast in season based on sell-through and trends; present revised projections.
• Analyze margin bridges and drivers of COGS variances (price, volume, mix).
• Forecast inventory reserves and write-offs with Controlling.
• Translate demand forecasts into replenishment and allocation guidance.
• Report forecast accuracy and bias; refine forecasting methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align demand with business strategy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Forecasting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Forecasting software

Job description

Läderach, a Swiss chocolate manufacturer, seeks a Demand Planner to optimize forecasts and store orders across the U.S. and Canada. This role translates sales trends into item- and store-level forecasts, balancing sell-through, service levels, and margin with Regional Leaders and the Global Product and Demand teams.

You will build B2C forecasts, monitor inventory health, and provide in-season projections. A finance/supply chain background with strong Excel and Power BI skills and