Demand Planning Specialist E-commerce Amazon Walmart Shopify
Demand Planning Specialist E-commerce Amazon Walmart Shopify
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About Us: Go North is a productfocused consumer goods company that owns 30 brands. Our portfolio of brands brings an assortment of unique and innovative products and are available on marketplaces in the USA and Europe. Our product range is divided into three main categories (Pet & Animal Lifestyle & Personal Care Home & Garden) delivering solutions for those who need them. You can check out our new ecom store here: https://gonorthshop/
Position Overview:
The Demand Planning Specialist plays a critical role in validating and refining sales forecasts across Amazon Walmart and Shopify sales channels. This role is focused on reviewing input from the sales team analyzing supporting data and converting it into realistic databacked demand forecasts that support informed supply planning. The ideal candidate has experience working in the ecommerce space and is highly analytical collaborative and detailoriented.
Key Responsibilities:
Forecast Review and Planning
Receive and review forecast inputs from the sales team and evaluate them for consistency accuracy and realism.
Crossreference sales forecasts with historical sales data market trends promotional plans and product seasonality.
Maintain updated short and longterm demand forecasts and communicate validated plans to the Supply Chain Manager.
Data Analysis and Insights
Analyze historical sales performance demand patterns and external market signals to support datadriven planning.
Track and report forecast accuracy and key planning KPIs on a weekly and monthly basis.
Highlight forecast variances and collaborate with stakeholders to investigate discrepancies.
Inventory and Supply Coordination
Ensure that validated forecasts support optimal inventory levels minimizing both stockouts and overstock situations.
Coordinate with the Supply Chain Manager on demand shifts and replenishment triggers.
Support planning efforts aimed at improving inventory turnover and availability.
Automation and Tools
Use and support the implementation of forecasting tools and automated dashboards.
Propose and contribute to automation improvements in the demand planning workflow.
CrossFunctional Collaboration
Act as a critical link between sales category and supply teams to ensure a clear understanding of forecast assumptions.
Support new product launch planning promotional events and categoryspecific seasonal strategies.
Participate in internal planning meetings and share demand planning insights.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and documentation of demand planning SOPs and best practices.
Recommend process improvements to increase forecast accuracy and planning agility.
Qualifications:
2 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain analysis preferably in ecommerce or retail.
Strong analytical skills including Excel proficiency and experience with planning/forecasting tools.
Familiarity with Amazon Walmart and Shopify platforms and sales trends.
Excellent communication and coordination skills with a problemsolving mindset.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
This is a datadriven and collaborative role for someone who thrives on validating forecasts resolving discrepancies and contributing to supply chain performance through realistic demand planning.
Employment Type
Full Time
