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ForceBrands

Demand Planner

ForceBrands, Seal Beach, California, United States, 90740

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This is NOT a job at ForceBrands Must be onsite 2 days/week Responsibilities

Lead demand planning by extracting and analyzing historical sales and customer data, refining forecast models, and presenting data-driven insights to guide monthly S&OP reviews and strategic decision-making. Develop and maintain demand forecasts (units, revenue, COGS) in Excel, ensuring version control, documentation of changes, and clear communication of forecast adjustments to cross-functional teams. Translate demand into actionable supply plans, generating finished goods purchase orders, coordinating with international operations teams, and proactively addressing material, capacity, and logistical constraints. Optimize inventory management by reconciling 3PL warehouse stock, maintaining rolling inventory files, flagging risks of stockouts or excess inventory, and recommending safety stock levels by distribution center. Drive financial and operational analysis, including P&L variance reviews, what-if scenario modeling, cost-benefit assessments, and supply chain network evaluations to inform leadership decisions. Deliver clear, impactful reporting, such as weekly sales reports, monthly KPI updates, and ad-hoc analyses, while collaborating closely with Finance during month-end closes and forecasting cycles. Bring strong Excel expertise (advanced formulas, Power Query, PivotTables, VBA, ODBC) and analytical skills, combined with the ability to prioritize competing demands and present insights confidently to senior leadership.

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