Interim Demand Planning Manager – Part-Time

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. Own the retail demand plan and forecasting process, building forecasts by retailer, item, and week, and tracking accuracy and bias over time .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting, particularly within the CPG sector, utilizing retailer data to drive accurate sell-in forecasts and support strategic retail initiatives. Proficient in collaborating across teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and retail performance.

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Demand PlanningForecastingSPINS Data ReportingRetailer Data PortalsERP System Experience

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningForecastingRetail Performance TrackingData AnalysisScenario PlanningExcelGoogle Sheets

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SPINSIRI/CircanaNielsenNetSuiteWalmart Retail LinkTarget Partners Online

Industry Keywords

CPGS&OPRetail Demand PlanningInventory ManagementSales Forecasting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the retail demand plan and forecasting process, building forecasts by retailer, item, and week, and tracking accuracy and bias over time
Partner with Supply Chain to ensure product is in the right place at the right time for retail partners, owning the retail demand input into S&OP
Translate retailer POS, inventory, and order data into sell-in forecasts, monitoring weeks of supply and flagging out-of-stock or overstock risk
Partner with Sales on retail performance tracking using SPINS, IRI/Circana, and Nielsen data
Build forecasts for new distribution, new items, resets, and promotions, and measure post-launch impact
Partner with FP&A and Sales to deliver the retail portion of the Annual Operating Plan and monthly forecast updates
Support scenario planning for retail growth initiatives, including new accounts, items, and programs
Collaborate with product, operations, marketing, finance, and data teams to evaluate effects on retail supply and service levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP, ideally in CPG
Hands-on experience forecasting for mass retail accounts and working directly with retailer data and replenishment teams
Strong understanding of SPINS, IRI/Circana, and Nielsen data reporting required
Experience with retailer data portals such as Walmart Retail Link or Target Partners Online preferred
Ability to balance competing priorities, develop solutions, and turn analysis into clear recommendations
Experience with an ERP system; NetSuite preferred
Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse and inclusive company culture
Equal opportunity employer
Remote work arrangement