Position: Demand PlannerLocation: South Africa (Remote) | CT TimezoneEmployment Type: Full-TimeType of contract: Independent contractor 🌎 Work from any corner of the world and be a part of the #remoteworkrevolution!‼️Scope of the role:We’re seeking a detail-oriented, analytical team member to help plan, forecast, and align inventory with business needs as we scale across retail and DTC channels.The Demand Planner will play a key role in ensuring the company has the right products available at the right time — balancing customer demand, sales projections, and production capabilities. This role acts as a bridge between Sales, Operations, and Finance, ensuring accurate forecasting, optimal inventory levels, and seamless coordination with suppliers and production.This is a full-time position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and enjoys building structure and insights from data.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on sales trends, marketing initiatives, seasonality, and retail performance. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts with production and inventory plans. Track inventory levels and ensure adequate stock for DTC, Amazon, and wholesale channels. Monitor purchase orders, supplier lead times, and delivery schedules to prevent stockouts or overstocking. Support the month-end and quarter-end sales and inventory reporting process with data-driven insights. Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and supply chain efficiency. Communicate proactively with internal teams regarding risks, delays, or surpluses. Requirements 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management (preferably in CPG, beauty, or retail). Strong analytical and Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with inventory planning tools a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver. Experience working with ERP systems or forecasting software is an advantage. Passion for working with mission-driven, high-growth brands.
Position: Demand Planner
Location: South Africa (Remote) | CT Timezone
Employment Type: Full-Time
Type of contract: Independent contractor
🌎 Work from any corner of the world and be a part of the #remoteworkrevolution!‼️
Scope of the role:
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, analytical team member to help plan, forecast, and align inventory with business needs as we scale across retail and DTC channels.
The Demand Planner will play a key role in ensuring the company has the right products available at the right time — balancing customer demand, sales projections, and production capabilities. This role acts as a bridge between Sales, Operations, and Finance, ensuring accurate forecasting, optimal inventory levels, and seamless coordination with suppliers and production.
This is a full-time position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and enjoys building structure and insights from data.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on sales trends, marketing initiatives, seasonality, and retail performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts with production and inventory plans.
- Track inventory levels and ensure adequate stock for DTC, Amazon, and wholesale channels.
- Monitor purchase orders, supplier lead times, and delivery schedules to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
- Support the month-end and quarter-end sales and inventory reporting process with data-driven insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
- Communicate proactively with internal teams regarding risks, delays, or surpluses.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management (preferably in CPG, beauty, or retail).
- Strong analytical and Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with inventory planning tools a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.
- Experience working with ERP systems or forecasting software is an advantage.
- Passion for working with mission-driven, high-growth brands.
