47416275128- Demand Planner
Activate Talent
Posted: October 28, 2025
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Quick Summary
A Demand Planner will be responsible for planning, forecasting, and aligning inventory with business needs across retail and DTC channels.
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Job Description
Position: Demand Planner
Location: South Africa (Remote) | CT Timezone
Employment Type: Full-Time
Type of contract: Independent contractor
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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.