Demand Planner (eCommerce)

An eCommerce Demand Planner specializes in analyzing and predicting customer purchasing behaviors on online platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, etc. They leverage data from these platforms, employing advanced forecasting algorithms and statistical models to project future product needs. 

Their role is pivotal in synchronizing inventory management with fluctuating online shopping patterns, ensuring that popular items are adequately stocked during peak traffic times like Black Friday or Cyber Monday. 

By monitoring key performance indicators on eCommerce dashboards and staying attuned to digital marketing campaigns' effects on demand, they help align procurement with anticipated sales surges.

Demand Planners analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality to forecast future product demand and inform purchasing decisions. 

They work closely with the inventory, sales, and marketing teams to understand promotional impacts, customer purchasing patterns, and broader market influences. They create accurate demand forecasts, enabling the business to optimize stock levels, minimize holding costs, and reduce the risk of stockouts or overstock situations. 

These factors can directly affect the company's profitability and customer satisfaction.

Join our team as an eCommerce Demand Planner and become the architect of our online sales strategy!

If you’re a strategic thinker with a knack for predicting consumer preferences and ensuring products are always in demand in the digital realm, we want YOU.

Here, you'll be the guardian of our digital inventory, using data-driven insights to forecast product demand. Use your analytical skills to analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to make accurate demand predictions. 

Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure that we have the right products in the right quantities to meet customer needs while minimizing overstock and stockout situations. 

Apply now and start your journey to paving the way to eCommerce excellence!

• Develop effective forecasting models based on eCommerce industry trends and demand patterns.
• Review sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare forecast data.
• Develop and execute product phase-in and phase-out plans.
• Maintain an accurate demand forecast for a designated SKU range.
• Examine and revise inventory levels to ensure product availability.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports, including stock status and inventory turnover.
• Manage and communicate forecast changes to the supply chain.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Compile, verify, and present detailed reports about inventory operations.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure promotions and events are accounted for in demand plans.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to support new product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability, precision in catalog listings, and timely order fulfillment.
• Support management with regular operations processes.
• Contribute to the global sales, inventory, and operations planning process.
• Evaluate and implement demand planning software as needed.

• Increased accuracy of demand forecasts.
• Effective stock status and inventory turnover reports.
• Reduced stock-outs and overstock situations.
• Successful product phase-in and phase-out plans.
• Growth of sales through optimized inventory levels.
• Successful collaboration with cross-departmental teams.
• Recognition of trends and prompt adjustments to optimize supply chain balance.
• Effective utilization of demand planning software.
• Regular and accurate reporting of forecast accuracy to the management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply chain, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Demand Planner. Experience in eCommerce is a plus.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical forecasting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Netsuite, Oracle Demantra, etc.)
• Able to adjust quickly to changes and fluctuations in the business environment.