Demand Planner
Description
- Develop and manage short- and long-range item level forecasts to support strategic planning and future product line decisions; while minimizing inventory risk and maximizing revenue.
- Analyze historical sales, seasonality, and demand drivers such as new launches, promotions, pricing changes, and product obsolescence, while incorporating pop culture and fandom trends (movie releases, anniversaries, cultural moments, IP momentum) into forecast assumptions.
- Reduce forecast error and volatility through continuous process improvement and KPI monitoring.
- Assist in quarterly category forecast reviews with Merchandising, Licensing, and Marketing to align forecasts with the merchandising vision.
- Partner closely with Sales, Supply Planning, and Operations to align demand signals with supply execution communicating forecast risks and opportunities proactively to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
- Facilitate monthly demand reviews, reporting on forecast accuracy, YOY trends, and performance gaps, lead root-cause analysis and recommend mitigating actions.
- Maintain demand planning systems and ensure high-quality master data through ongoing data hygiene and governance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning.
- Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Working knowledge of demand planning and forecasting tools and methodology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally across multiple leadership levels.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
WHAT FUNKO OFFERS
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed