{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"00a75e9d044428a2f5eebf6c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00a75e9d044428a2f5eebf6c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00a75e9d044428a2f5eebf6c","title":"Demand Planner","description":"* THIS IS NOT A JOB AT FORCEBRANDS*Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.Location Expectations\r\nEastern timezone (USA) - fully remote (16 hours per week) contractPosition Overview\r\nThis individual will own and improve this CPG company’s demand-planning process. The current approach combines available data with significant institutional knowledge and judgment. The goal is to build a more formal, scalable process that helps the business determine how much product to produce, when it will be needed and where inventory should be deployed.\r\nThe right candidate will bring direct demand-planning experience and be comfortable working within a small, growing organization. This person must be able to evaluate existing systems and data, create practical planning processes and partner closely with both sales and operations.Key Responsibilities\r\nOwn and enhance the company’s demand-planning process.\r\nDevelop accurate demand forecasts using available sales data, customer insights and business trends.\r\nTranslate demand forecasts into production requirements and inventory-deployment plans.\r\nPartner closely with sales and operations to align forecasts with changing business needs.\r\nEstablish daily and weekly planning routines with the sales team.\r\nSupport the company’s transition from direct shipping to a new third-party logistics network.\r\nDevelop initial pipeline-fill and inventory-allocation plans based on launch timing and distribution needs.\r\nDetermine where inventory should be positioned across the company’s expanding distribution network.\r\nEvaluate and effectively use the company’s existing systems, data and reporting tools.\r\nBuild scalable forecasting processes, planning tools and operating structures.\r\nIdentify inventory risks, supply gaps and potential excess stock before they affect the business.\r\nManage evolving planning requirements as the company grows and expands its retail and distribution footprint.Candidate Qualifications\r\nDirect, hands-on demand-planning experience is required.\r\nExperience within food, beverage or another consumer packaged goods category is preferred.\r\nBackground may include demand planning, supply chain, operations, sales planning or finance, provided demand planning has been a meaningful part of the candidate’s responsibilities.\r\nExperience translating sales forecasts into production and inventory requirements.\r\nStrong understanding of inventory allocation, replenishment and distribution planning.\r\nExperience working with third-party logistics providers or supporting a 3PL transition is helpful.\r\nComfortable evaluating existing data and building planning processes where limited structure currently exists.\r\nAble to balance analytical decision-making with practical business judgment.\r\nStrong cross-functional communication skills and experience partnering with sales and operations teams.\r\nComfortable operating in a small, fast-growing and evolving organization.\r\nWilling and able to work hands-on rather than solely providing high-level strategic direction. xsgimlnRemote working/work at home options are available for this role.","company":"Forcebrands","rawCompany":"forcebrands","city":"Myrtle Point","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-09T01:09:34.448Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"},{"code":"13-1081.00","title":"Logisticians","slug":"logisticians"}],"industries":[{"code":"424490","title":"Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"other-grocery-and-related-products-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"424510","title":"Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"grain-and-field-bean-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Demand Planner","description":"* THIS IS NOT A JOB AT FORCEBRANDS*Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.Location Expectations\r\nEastern timezone (USA) - fully remote (16 hours per week) contractPosition Overview\r\nThis individual will own and improve this CPG company’s demand-planning process. 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This person must be able to evaluate existing systems and data, create practical planning processes and partner closely with both sales and operations.Key Responsibilities\r\nOwn and enhance the company’s demand-planning process.\r\nDevelop accurate demand forecasts using available sales data, customer insights and business trends.\r\nTranslate demand forecasts into production requirements and inventory-deployment plans.\r\nPartner closely with sales and operations to align forecasts with changing business needs.\r\nEstablish daily and weekly planning routines with the sales team.\r\nSupport the company’s transition from direct shipping to a new third-party logistics network.\r\nDevelop initial pipeline-fill and inventory-allocation plans based on launch timing and distribution needs.\r\nDetermine where inventory should be positioned across the company’s expanding distribution network.\r\nEvaluate and effectively use the company’s existing systems, data and reporting tools.\r\nBuild scalable forecasting processes, planning tools and operating structures.\r\nIdentify inventory risks, supply gaps and potential excess stock before they affect the business.\r\nManage evolving planning requirements as the company grows and expands its retail and distribution footprint.Candidate Qualifications\r\nDirect, hands-on demand-planning experience is required.\r\nExperience within food, beverage or another consumer packaged goods category is preferred.\r\nBackground may include demand planning, supply chain, operations, sales planning or finance, provided demand planning has been a meaningful part of the candidate’s responsibilities.\r\nExperience translating sales forecasts into production and inventory requirements.\r\nStrong understanding of inventory allocation, replenishment and distribution planning.\r\nExperience working with third-party logistics providers or supporting a 3PL transition is helpful.\r\nComfortable evaluating existing data and building planning processes where limited structure currently exists.\r\nAble to balance analytical decision-making with practical business judgment.\r\nStrong cross-functional communication skills and experience partnering with sales and operations teams.\r\nComfortable operating in a small, fast-growing and evolving organization.\r\nWilling and able to work hands-on rather than solely providing high-level strategic direction. xsgimlnRemote working/work at home options are available for this role.","datePosted":"2026-10-09T01:09:34.448Z","dateModified":"2026-10-09T01:09:34.448Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Forcebrands","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Myrtle Point","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"00a75e9d044428a2f5eebf6c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00a75e9d044428a2f5eebf6c"}}