What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at Consumer Connection, Inc.?
***THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION - WE ARE RECRUTING FOR A CLIENT***
Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)
Must be commutable to West Hollywood, CA
Reports to: VP of Operations
About the Role:
We’re seeking a highly analytical and business-minded professional to join our client's team as a Demand Planner. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, forecasting, and commercial strategy, bringing insights that drive smarter, faster, and more aligned decisions.
This is a high-impact, individual contributor role that will offer strong cross-functional visibility and the opportunity to influence commercial planning at a strategic level.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and refine the demand forecasting process, incorporating sales trends, promotions, seasonality, and inventory dynamics
- Analyze POS, shipment, and customer data to develop actionable insights and support key sales decisions
- Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment between demand plans and commercial strategies
- Support monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes with clear, data-driven inputs
- Build dashboards, tools, and models that improve visibility and accountability across planning processes
- Deliver regular reports to leadership highlighting risks, opportunities, and business drivers
What We’re Looking For:
- 5–8 years of experience in demand planning, sales analytics, or commercial planning, ideally within a CPG or retail environment
- Strong Excel skills
- Deep understanding of POS data, syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI), and shipment analytics would be ideal
- Clear communicator who can turn data into stories and influence cross-functional partners
- Highly detail-oriented with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and levels
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