Demand Planner

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Consumer electronics • Health technology • Wearable technology • Sleep monitoring • Software development

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Description

• Own the Channel Forecast Process from Creation to Execution • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly demand forecasts based on channel partner, local sales insights & Oura driven activities with a focus on Sell In and Sell Thru. • Run the CPFR Process with our key partners as input into the forecasting process. • Report on and manage demand trends + channel level inventory guidance for demand channels. • Work with GTM teams to develop and enhance demand planning inputs in the Monthly Business Review. • Work with internal teams to deepen forecast and analysis of owned (D2C + B2B) channels. • Explore integrating up-funnel metrics such as traffic, leads, lead qualification, and conversion rate into the formal demand planning process. • Optimize Channel Inventory • Monitor and adjust Sell Thru/Sell In forecasts to optimize channel inventories. • Interface with the overall supply chain and GTM teams to resolve or highlight supply/demand related business risks & opportunities. • Monitor, adjust and allocate supplies to improve On Shelf Availability and Channel Inventory Metrics. • Develop and enhance allocation process, in collaboration with GTM teams. • Channel Level Reporting • Consult with Sales leaders to develop and improve forecast reports that will assist them in the analysis of their business and decision making. • Build, manage and refine reporting tools, such as Tableau and Google Sheets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of specific demand/merchandise planning experience in the Hardware and/or Retail industries • Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to articulate complex situations into a simple conversation. • Strong preference for experience working with top tier retailers to create a comprehensive sales plan. • Experience managing and working with demand planning tools (eg. Anaplan, etc.) • Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning and S&OP process and governance. • Fluency with Microsoft Excel and or Google Sheets • Strong business acumen and proven ability to act as trusted advisor to business partners including cross functional Senior Leadership. • Ability to articulate and navigate relationships with people at all levels of an organization across multiple functions. • Curious lateral thinker able to see and understand the big picture while willing and able to deep dive to understand trends to formulate insights. • Ability to be a team player and work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while ensuring the planning team crosses the finish line together. • Self-starter who demonstrates high energy/creativity, a customer-focused approach and interest in developing a deep understanding of the business. • Ability to travel (domestic and international) 10% of the time, most often to Mexico and Finland

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages • Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources • An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family • 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off • Paid sick leave and parental leave • Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers