GHOST is disrupting the sports nutrition industry by creating a lifestyle movement that includes transparent innovative products, immersive content, global distribution, key influencer partnerships and collaborations with the world's leading flavor brands. We are always challenging ourselves to think outside the box and serve our fans and customers better, and we're excited to find a new fam member to bring processes and fresh ideas to the table.
We're on the search for a
Demand Planner to join our Chicago-based team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Demand Planner plays a critical role in forecasting demand for finished goods for the GHOST Sports Nutrition business and ensuring Ghost has the right product in the right place at the right time. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, Product Commercialization, Logistics, Finance, and Marketing to align demand plans with business goals. With a strong understanding of planning operations and cross-functional dependencies, the Demand Planner helps balance service levels, inventory, and cost while making sure customer demand is met without missing a beat.
The Deets:
- Develop demand forecasts for finished good products within the supply chain (both domestic and international), while reviewing historical sales trends and researching demand drivers to understand the forecast drivers
- Utilize a collaborative approach by working with sales and marketing to obtain current and accurate information
- Provide input to the supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies for new products and closely coordinate with sales/customers after new products have launched
- Develop and maintain best-in-class forecast accuracy levels
- Inventory - Collaborate with Supply Planning to achieve finished good inventory targets
- Excess & Obsolescence - Collaborate with Supply Planning to mitigate opportunities
- S&OP Step 2 Demand Management and Step 3 Supply Management Ownership
- Planning Process and Systems Continuous Improvement
- Business Intelligence and KPI Development
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong attention to detail with clear verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinker who can work through ambiguity and changing priorities
- Experience analyzing and managing large data sets
- Proficiency with ERP systems and data flows (NetSuite preferred)
- Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and data analysis; PowerPoint proficiency
- Understanding of demand planning concepts such as forecasting, MRP, and DRP
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence without authority
- Highly organized with solid project management and follow-up skills
- Continuous improvement mindset with a strong sense of ownership and customer focus
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid leave plan, including parental leave
- Life, short-, and long-term disability insurance(s)
- 401K retirement savings with defined company match
- Health and dependent care savings plans
- Commuter benefit
- Tuition reimbursement
- Supplemental life and insurance plans
- Other legendary perks!
Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000, depending on experience.
This role is also eligible for a 5% bonus.
At GHOST we are building the brand we all wish existed. This mindset drives every important decision the team makes, from how we create new products, to how we market and interact, and most definitely how we build our team. We hire on work ethic, passion and culture fit. You cannot replace a vibe.
