Senior Demand Planning Analyst

About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. 

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is looking for a motivated, fast, and strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment to join our Operations team as the Senior Demand Planning Analyst. This role is responsible for leading key aspects of the Demand Planning function across Supply Chain, focusing on finished goods forecasting for both retail and direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels.  As a cross-functional partner, this individual will collaborate regularly with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to drive forecast consensus, support budget alignment, and champion operational excellence. This individual will play a key role in our monthly S&OP process, sharing forecast updates, identifying performance gaps, and providing insights to senior leadership. This role, reporting directly to the Demand Planning Manager, will have a critical impact on bringing innovation to market, refreshing forecasts with the latest insights, and ensuring strategic alignment across the business. We’re looking for someone who thrives under pressure, adapts quickly to change, solves complex problems independently, and communicates insights with clarity and confidence. 

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Lead monthly demand planning review meetings to share the latest forecast recommendations, gather the latest sales insights, and seek forecast alignment.  
• Develop and maintain a 12–18 month rolling forecast at the channel level using Kinaxis and other planning tools, leveraging the latest information.  
• Analyze forecasts to ensure accuracy and responsiveness with point-of-sale (POS) data, historical shipments, inventory levels, and customer supply plans. Lead root cause analyses for any gaps.  
• Support the S&OP process through updating channel slides and presenting in monthly S&OP meetings to the leadership team. 
• Provide facts and figures to justify demand assumptions and secure alignment across teams. 
• Own innovation forecasting, including forecast creation, monitoring retailer acceptances, and ensuring products launch on time and in line with forecasts.   
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team members to assess forecast feasibility and manage timing of product availability. 
• Analyze pre- and post-launch item performance and contribute to launch planning and evaluation. 
• Support demand planning alignment with broader Liquid I.V. business objectives and supply chain strategy. 
• Consolidate data from multiple sources into actionable, easy-to-understand formats. 
• Own and report on demand planning KPIs, including innovation KPIs. 
• Proactively improve demand planning processes, tools, and ways of working for greater efficiency. 
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Liquid I.V. supply chain and business goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Demand planning experience with direct-to-consumer (D2C) and large retailers for a CPG or similar business.  
• Actively participated in S&OP, IBP or a similar process. 
• Minimum 3–5 years relevant experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, Mathematics, or related field). 
• Experience forecasting using demand planning software; Kinaxis is a plus. 
• Ability to learn and become proficient on new programs, dashboards, databases, and tools very quickly. (Power BI, D365, Circana) 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Strong analytical abilities, able to perform data extraction and analysis in Excel. 
• Ability to prepare reports with data visualization as necessary. 
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Possess problem-solving skills; think tactically as well as strategically. 
• Demonstrate objectivity, deliver results, and show initiative. 
• Effective communicator and collaborator – verbal and written. 
• Comfortable public speaker and ability to present to business executives. 
• Demonstrate ability to interact with all levels of business facing and internal operations in a thoughtful and attentive manner. 
• Be highly organized and dependable. 
• Comfortable working in a diverse and fast-paced environment, ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Must be flexible, work well under pressure, and can readily adapt to change. 

What We Give:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. 
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. 
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). 
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. 
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. 
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!  

Work Environment:

• Office environment with flexibility for industry events. Most responsibilities of this job will be handled from the office. Travel: 10% of the time 

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $86,100 - $129,100 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.  The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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