Demand Planner
Location: Miami, FL - Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote)
Position Summary
My client is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Demand Planner to lead forecasting, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration across e-commerce and retail channels. This Miami-based role follows a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 remote) and works cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Category Management, and Finance. The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing and inventory management expertise, a proactive mindset, and advanced skills in Power BI and Excel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead demand planning and forecasting across Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Wayfair, and D2C platforms.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory health, and supplier KPIs.
- Align inventory forecasts with revenue goals and budget targets through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Proactively identify and resolve inventory risks, supply gaps, and overstock issues.
- Manage international shipments, container timelines, and overseas arrivals to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Negotiate supplier terms to optimize pricing, lead times, and delivery performance.
- Review and approve purchase orders to ensure alignment with demand plans and budget controls.
- Monitor inventory turnover, aging stock, and slow-moving SKUs to drive actionable inventory strategies.
- Deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies through accurate forecasting and strategic sourcing.
- Support seasonal planning, product lifecycle management, and category transitions.
- Partner with Finance to assess demand impact on P&L and support GL alignment.
Required Skills and Experience
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management, ideally in e-commerce or durable goods.
- Demonstrated success in sourcing and negotiating with domestic and international suppliers.
- Experience with Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Wayfair, or similar retail partners.
- Proficiency in Power BI with the ability to independently build and manage dashboards.
- Advanced Excel skills, including profitability tracking and inventory reporting.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP).
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines.
- Deep understanding of inventory control, SKU optimization, and supply chain best practices.
- Proven ability to align demand planning with financial objectives.
- U.S. work experience required.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate, forward-looking forecasts that support revenue growth and minimize inventory risk.
- Cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Improved fill rates, on-time delivery, and supplier performance across all channels.
- High-impact reporting that delivers actionable insights to leadership.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration that drives execution and accountability.
Soft Skills
- Clear and professional communicator with strong data storytelling abilities.
- Collaborative, solution-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
- Highly accountable with strong ownership of outcomes and deliverables.
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