Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Retail Demand Planner Chicago, IL
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Retail Demand Planner
Location: Central
The candidate in this position must be comfortable working on-site at our Chicago, IL corporate office.
About the Role Are you passionate about turning data into smart decisions that drive business growth? As a Demand Planner, you’ll play a key role in shaping our product strategy by forecasting demand, analyzing trends, and planning inventory across our retail network. You’ll help ensure our product assortment meets customer needs, aligns with market trends, and supports our sales goals. This role is highly collaborative; you’ll work closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Merchandising to build proactive inventory strategies and identify opportunities for category growth.
What You’ll Do
Demand Forecasting & Planning
Build and refine short-term and long-term demand forecasts at the SKU, customer, and channel levels.
Use statistical tools and historical data to predict future demand and adjust for promotions or seasonal shifts.
Monitor forecast accuracy, explain variances, and continuously improve forecasting processes.
Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) conversations with local and regional partners.
Partner with Sales Leaders, Buyers, and Merchandisers to incorporate customer insights, promotional calendars, and product launches into demand plans.
Share demand insights during monthly S&OP meetings.
Support vendor and account meetings with clear inventory turnover and depletion strategies.
Reporting & Analysis
Analyze historical sales, category trends, and customer POS data to uncover growth opportunities and risks.
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecasting accuracy and data integrity.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Buying, and Merchandising to ensure forecasts align with brand strategies and inventory goals.
Work with Operations to align production plans with demand while minimizing excess inventory.
Support new product introductions by forecasting initial demand and tracking post‑launch performance.
What You’ll Bring
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and sales planning within the retail or CPG industry.
Experience in developing demand forecasting models from the ground up.
Advanced analytical skills and confidence working in Excel, plus experience using tools like Tableau, Omni, PowerBI, or similar platforms to turn data into actionable insights.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working effectively across departments.
A solid understanding of retail business drivers including pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies.
A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
Even Better If You Have Experience in the food or beverage industry, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or cannabis industry is a plus.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift up to 10 pounds.
This position has no special vision requirements.
This position requires high stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility. Ability to work in an ever‑changing environment.
What We Offer Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness program and challenges
Gym discounts
Financial Security
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life and disability insurance*
Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
Commuter benefits*
Time Off
Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
*Available to eligible, full‑time employees only.
$100,000 - $120,000 USD
What We Offer
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Generous PTO and Parental Leave
Life/ Disability Insurance
Community Involvement
Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
Our Vision To be the world’s leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values
Lead and Inspire.
Commit to Win.
ONE Curaleaf.
Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Curaleaf ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
"A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability."
"A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service."
"An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense."
"An \"armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985."
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The candidate in this position must be comfortable working on-site at our Chicago, IL corporate office.
About the Role Are you passionate about turning data into smart decisions that drive business growth? As a Demand Planner, you’ll play a key role in shaping our product strategy by forecasting demand, analyzing trends, and planning inventory across our retail network. You’ll help ensure our product assortment meets customer needs, aligns with market trends, and supports our sales goals. This role is highly collaborative; you’ll work closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Merchandising to build proactive inventory strategies and identify opportunities for category growth.
What You’ll Do
Demand Forecasting & Planning
Build and refine short-term and long-term demand forecasts at the SKU, customer, and channel levels.
Use statistical tools and historical data to predict future demand and adjust for promotions or seasonal shifts.
Monitor forecast accuracy, explain variances, and continuously improve forecasting processes.
Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) conversations with local and regional partners.
Partner with Sales Leaders, Buyers, and Merchandisers to incorporate customer insights, promotional calendars, and product launches into demand plans.
Share demand insights during monthly S&OP meetings.
Support vendor and account meetings with clear inventory turnover and depletion strategies.
Reporting & Analysis
Analyze historical sales, category trends, and customer POS data to uncover growth opportunities and risks.
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecasting accuracy and data integrity.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Buying, and Merchandising to ensure forecasts align with brand strategies and inventory goals.
Work with Operations to align production plans with demand while minimizing excess inventory.
Support new product introductions by forecasting initial demand and tracking post‑launch performance.
What You’ll Bring
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and sales planning within the retail or CPG industry.
Experience in developing demand forecasting models from the ground up.
Advanced analytical skills and confidence working in Excel, plus experience using tools like Tableau, Omni, PowerBI, or similar platforms to turn data into actionable insights.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working effectively across departments.
A solid understanding of retail business drivers including pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies.
A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
Even Better If You Have Experience in the food or beverage industry, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or cannabis industry is a plus.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift up to 10 pounds.
This position has no special vision requirements.
This position requires high stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility. Ability to work in an ever‑changing environment.
What We Offer Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness program and challenges
Gym discounts
Financial Security
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life and disability insurance*
Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
Commuter benefits*
Time Off
Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
*Available to eligible, full‑time employees only.
$100,000 - $120,000 USD
What We Offer
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Generous PTO and Parental Leave
Life/ Disability Insurance
Community Involvement
Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
Our Vision To be the world’s leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values
Lead and Inspire.
Commit to Win.
ONE Curaleaf.
Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Curaleaf ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
"A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability."
"A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service."
"An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense."
"An \"armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985."
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
#J-18808-Ljbffr