Demand Planner

Position Summary Pharmavite is focused on complete nutrition. This Demand Planner role is not available for immigration sponsorship (Form I‑983, STEM OPT). The role develops, maintains, and improves account‑level demand forecasts to support accurate financial revenue planning and supply chain decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Develop, manage, and refine account‑level demand and shipment forecasts, incorporating historical trends, customer inputs, and market intelligence. Translate demand plans into financially aligned revenue forecasts, ensuring alignment across Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain. Actively contribute to and help lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including demand reviews, scenario planning, and consensus alignment. Utilize Kinaxis RapidResponse to build, maintain, and enhance demand planning models, perform scenario simulations, and support decision‑making. Apply and continuously improve statistical forecasting models (e.g., time‑series, regression), monitoring forecast accuracy, bias, and key performance metrics. Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to incorporate promotions, customer strategies, and market dynamics into forecasts. Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting to track forecast performance, revenue attainment, and key KPIs. Analyze forecast variances, identify root causes at the account and SKU level, and drive corrective actions. Support new product launches, customer onboarding, and lifecycle management with data‑driven demand and revenue planning insights. Ensure data integrity and governance across planning systems and continuously improve planning processes and tools. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, statistics, economics, or a related field (preferred). 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics (mid‑level experience preferred). Proven experience with account‑level demand and shipment planning, including alignment to revenue and financial plans. Hands‑on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse (or similar advanced planning systems), including scenario modeling and demand planning modules. Strong understanding of S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes and cross‑functional alignment. Demonstrated experience applying statistical forecasting techniques and interpreting outputs for business decisions. Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including advanced Excel and Power BI (required/preferred). Experience working with large, complex datasets and building scalable reporting solutions. Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions in a fast‑paced environment. Background in CPG, retail, or high‑volume manufacturing environments (preferred). Work Schedule / Location Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday–Thursday at the West Hills, CA office; remote Monday and Friday. Physical Requirements General office environment. Ability to sit for long periods and move about an office. Salary and Benefits Target Base Pay Range: $91,000 – $151,000 nationally; $101,000 – $167,000 for California and New York metro areas. Benefits include annual performance bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, and additional wellness benefits. EEO Statement Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other protected basis. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Reasonable accommodation is provided to qualified individuals with disabilities or a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. Disability Accommodation Contact Email View email address on click.appcast.io for accommodation requests during the application process. Disclaimer The information provided in this description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. California Fair Chance Act Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd