Strategic Demand Planning Lead – Remote/Seattle

Advatix Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatix Inc. is looking for a Demand Planning Lead for its Seattle office, focusing on managing the end-to-end assortment planning process across its portfolio. The role involves collaborating with design teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align on product lifecycle and inventory outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of supply chain experience and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, alongside a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication abilities. This position is open to remote work for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience with demand planning, inventory management, and forecasting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience implementing planning processes.
• Strong analytical curiosity with the ability to dive into data and turn insights into business decisions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence a broad range of audiences, including senior leaders.
• Assortment management experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve processes to shape demand in partnership with Concepts and Design teams.
• Own the end-to-end assortment planning process across the store development portfolio.
• Lead monthly assortment reviews, aligning cross-functional stakeholders on priorities and risks.
• Manage product end-of-life transitions to minimize write-off and optimize inventory outcomes.
• Develop and lead ramp-down strategy plans with other planning partners.
• Drive product lifecycle management, overseeing item transitions from introduction through exit to optimize performance and minimize financial risk.
• Deliver proposed order analytics that inform forecasting, sourcing, and inventory decisions.
• Develop consumption tools and scalable communication processes to enable visibility and inventory depletion across stakeholders and design markets.
• Partner with Finance, Coffeehouse Integration, and Supply Chain to drive alignment and improve decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen planning capabilities and outcomes.
• Travel to customer site to ensure project is progressing as expected.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Demand planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Assortment management

Job description

Advatix Inc. is looking for a Demand Planning Lead for its Seattle office, focusing on managing the end-to-end assortment planning process across its portfolio. The role involves collaborating with design teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align on product lifecycle and inventory outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of supply chain experience and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, alongside a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication abilities. This position is open to remote work for suitable candidates.