Senior Demand Planner (Ecommerce & Wholesale)

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<p>Ready to build and lead one of the most important operational engines behind a rapidly growing consumer goods brand? VelvetCaviar.com is hiring a Senior Demand Planner to oversee inventory forecasting, demand planning, inventory strategy, and cross-functional coordination across all sales channels.</p><p><br></p><p>Own end-to-end demand forecasting and inventory strategy across all our website, Amazon, and wholesale partners. Lead S&OP, align production with sales forecasts, and optimize inventory to support growth while protecting cash flow and margin.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a strategic leadership role focused on aligning Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure sustainable growth, strong inventory health, and operational scalability. The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth environments and understands how disciplined forecasting and inventory planning protect both revenue and margin.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>Velvet Caviar is a leading phone accessories brand with over 1+ million social media followers and millions of customers worldwide; established in New York since 2014. We’re known for pioneering the tech accessories market with stylish phone cases and matching accessories.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more at velvetcaviar.com or @velvetcaviar</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p><p><strong>Forecasting & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Own forecasting and demand planning across DTC and wholesale</li><li>Monitor and build SKU-level forecasts by channel weekly and monthly</li><li>Manage Demand Planning Analysts for expedited projections</li><li>Translate sales plans into consolidated demand forecasts</li><li>Own rolling 3–12 month demand projections</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>S&OP Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead weekly S&OP meetings</li><li>Align Sales, Operations, Finance, and Logistics</li><li>Drive decision-making around production timing and inventory risk</li><li>Maintain forecast accuracy targets</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Inventory Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Set safety stock and weeks-of-supply targets</li><li>Optimize inventory turns and working capital</li><li>Identify stockout and excess risk early</li><li>Deplete overstock inventory before expiration</li><li>Guide air vs sea freight decisions with Logistics</li><li>Align production planning with demand forecasts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Production Alignment</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with factories on production timing</li><li>Ensure inbound freight aligns with demand plan</li><li>Balance retail commitments vs DTC needs</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Analytics & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Own forecast accuracy reporting</li><li>Track inventory health KPIs (below)</li><li>Build dashboards for leadership</li><li>Model margin impact of inventory decisions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Success Metrics:</strong></p><ul><li>Forecasting Accuracy</li><li>Inventory turn speed</li><li>In-stock rate and on-time inventory</li><li>Excess & obsolete inventory</li><li>Air freight exposure vs Sea</li><li>Working capital tied in inventory</li><li>Inventory visibility and reporting accuracy</li><li>Team development and retention</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>6-8+ years in demand planning and supply chain for consumer goods</li><li>Experience planning for thousands of SKUs and millions of units turnover</li><li>Experience managing forecasting & planning across both DTC + wholesale</li><li>Strong understanding and leadership for S&OP processes</li><li>Strong alignment with sales and operations team leadership</li><li>Experience working with 3PL fulfillment partners</li><li>Advanced Excel + demand planning tools (NetSuite, SAP, Xoro, etc.)</li><li>Strong financial acumen (inventory cash flow modeling)</li><li>Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on as needed</li><li>Highly analytical and data-driven</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks and Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary</li><li>Annual Performance bonuses</li><li>PTO + Health Insurance + 401(k)</li><li>Fully remote or hybrid schedule (if local in New York)</li><li>Fun & Collaborative Brooklyn office (if local to New York)</li><li>High role ownership with long-term career growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>Velvet Caviar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</em></p><p></p>

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