POSITION SUMMARY

The Demand Planning Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring accurate demand forecasts and inventory planning across our national and distribution accounts. This individual will analyze sales trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain planning systems to support product availability and reduce waste in alignment with Better Earth’s sustainability goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory analysis.
• Proficient in demand planning tools (e.g., DemandCaster, NetSuite, Excel).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analysis tools; experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in CPG, manufacturing, or packaging sectors is a plus.
• Passion for sustainability and alignment with Better Earth’s environmental mission.

• Develop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and customer inputs.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to align forecasts with business objectives.
• Leverage DemandCaster and NetSuite to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and stock levels.
• Collaborate with the Director of Supply Chain to improve forecast accuracy and planning processes.
• Support procurement by translating demand plans into actionable purchase requirements.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports to track demand metrics, forecast accuracy, and KPI performance (e.g., OTIF, inventory growth, lead times).
• Analyze large datasets to identify demand patterns, opportunities for optimization, and risks of stockouts or overstocking.
• Support EDI integration and related data flows between systems.
• Assist with new product launches by forecasting initial demand and incorporating sales input.
• Contribute to SOP development and continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain operations.