Demand Planner at Dr Squatch Inc

Marina del Rey, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, Sales Forecasting, Data Analysis, Excel, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Collaboration, Forecast Accuracy, Inventory Management, ERP Systems, Analytical Skills, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Finance

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Description

Why We Exist and What We Do: At Dr. Squatch (www.drsquatch.com), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier! About the Role: Dr. Squatch is seeking a data-driven and analytical Demand Planner to join our team. We are looking for a highly adaptable, process-oriented individual who can work both independently and cross-functionally, excels at problem solving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with increasing complexity. This role requires the ability to navigate daily challenges, implement changes efficiently, and maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and future growth. The Demand Planner will play a key role in supporting cross-functional collaboration between Retail Sales, Supply Planning, Strategic Operations and Finance. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining item level forecasts, analyzing forecast performance and identifying risks and opportunities to improve demand accuracy. This role will report to the Demand Planning Manager. This is a full-time, hybrid role with company benefits based in Marina del Rey, CA. The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $70,000 to $90,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates. What You'll Do: Analyze sales and inventory data at the SKU level to develop detailed item-level forecasts by customer account. Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Finance to identify and close gaps between planned targets and forecasted demand, ensuring alignment on channel-level plans. Measure and monitor forecast accuracy using established KPIs and metrics; investigate and communicate root causes of forecast variances to improve future accuracy. Proactively communicate forecast changes, risks, and demand trends to the Supply Planning team. Collaborate with the Demand Planning team to compile data, build insights, and prepare materials for the monthly S&OP meetings. Validate wholesale pricing assumptions in demand planning models to ensure revenue calculations are accurate and complete. Build, maintain and continuously improve robust forecasting models and reports in Excel and Google sheets to support planning processes. Update weeks-of-supply and inventory outlooks based on the most current forecast versions. About You: Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related analytical field Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, with at least 1-2 years in Demand Planning or Sales Forecasting Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining complex models and reports Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and shifting demands Relentless attention to detail and capable of multitasking in a dynamic environment Outstanding analytical skills with a proven ability to problem solve and develop solutions to complex problems Ability to understand and balance the needs of sales/marketing, operations, and finance to make quick decisions that are in the best interest of the total business Experience transitioning Demand Planning process to ERP/Demand Planning system preferred #LI-TC1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-FULLTIME Who We Are: Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership. We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products! For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed. For Information regarding Data Privacy, please review https://privacy.drsquatch.com/. Unsolicited Resume Policy. Dr. Squatch (“DRSQ”) employs an internal Talent Acquisition department. Exceptionally, DRSQ may choose to supplement that internal team with support from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and/or recruiting agencies ("Agency"). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact DRSQ employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. To protect the interests of all parties, Dr. Squatch will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to DRSQ, including unsolicited resumes sent to a DRSQ email address or mailing address, directly to DRSQ employees, or to DRSQ’s resume database will be considered property of Dr. Squatch. DRSQ will not pay a placement, service or other fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. This also includes partial resumes, LinkedIn profiles, general candidate profiles, and/or candidate details or information. DRSQ will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team must provide advance written approval to an Agency to submit resumes and/or profiles for a specific job-opening, and the approval must be in conjunction with a valid fully executed staffing, placement or other service agreement. DRSQ will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a fully executed agreement in place prior to submission, receipt and placement of candidates.

Responsibilities

The Demand Planner will analyze sales and inventory data to develop item-level forecasts and collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment on demand. They will also monitor forecast accuracy and communicate any changes or risks to the Supply Planning team.