Demand & Supply Analyst 20490

Demand & Supply Analyst

Role Summary

The Demand & Supply Analyst serves as the central analytical anchor connecting Operations Retail Finance Marketing and Customer Experience to ensure zero stock-outs and maximum operational efficiency. Sitting within a fast-growing high-volume consumer goods brand specializing in sustainable eco-friendly household products across DTC and retail channels this role ensures products are in the right place at the right time and in the right quantities. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Planning & Retail Logistics the successful candidate will oversee inventory tracking forecasting models purchasing support and operational dashboarding.

Key Details

• Employment Type: Full-time Contractor
• Seniority Level: Mid-level (13 years of experience)
• Location: Remote (Latin America South Africa or Philippines)
• Working Hours: Full-time aligned with US Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST)

Role Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Stock Control (30%):
  • Monitor daily inventory across multiple SKUs and 3PL locations.
  • Track inventory movements.
  • Identify stock-out and overstock risks.
  • Assist with reconciliation and cycle count audits.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting (25%):
  • Maintain demand forecasting models based on historical sales velocity and seasonal trends.
  • Ensure data integrity.
  • Distribute inventory planning briefs.
• Purchasing & Supply Planning (20%):
  • Support purchase order generation.
  • Assist with replenishment planning and safety stock calculations.
  • Monitor supplier lead times and transit issues.
• Data Analysis & Dashboarding (15%):
  • Build and update inventory dashboards (Google Sheets/Excel).
  • Track key operational metrics including Weeks of Supply (WOS) and turnover rates.
  • Automate manual tasks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%):
  • Partner with Operations Marketing Finance and Retail teams to align inventory availability with promotional campaigns and launches.

Required Skills & Experience (Hard Skills)

• 13 years of experience in supply chain demand planning inventory coordination or analytical operations.
• Experience in e-commerce consumer packaged goods (CPG) or retail environments preferred.
• Master-level command of Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel (including nested formulas pivot tables INDEX/MATCH XLOOKUP data validation and dashboard modeling).
• Practical experience with ERP systems inventory management software (e.g. NetSuite Katana Cin7) or 3PL portal software.
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Finance Mathematics or a related field.

Key Attributes (Soft Skills)

• Detail-obsessed and highly analytical.
• Analytical precision.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Flawless written and spoken English for synchronous collaboration with leadership.

Why This Role

This role offers the opportunity to act as the central operational bridge across key departments within a fast-growing high-volume consumer goods brand. The position provides direct impact over critical supply chain metricsensuring product availability and operational efficiency across both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and retail channels.