Position Snapshot Gorilla Commerce is seeking a Demand Planning Manager with a strong passion for data analytics. The ideal candidate thrives in Excel, statistical modeling, and transforming large datasets from multiple systems into actionable insights and strategies. Agility, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a constantly changing and ambiguous business environment are essential. In this role, you will help guide product-level strategic business outlook by forecasting demand units, in relation to pricing, advertising, and other key metrics, creating plans that drive day-to-day execution across cross-functional teams. To accomplish this, you'll become an expert in and help manage our planning system (Toolio). You will also help provide guidance to our global team.
As the team grows and evolves, you will help build tools, dashboards, reports, process documentation, and presentations. These resources will be used by the team and shared company-wide to ensure alignment and educate cross-functional partners.
What You'll Do Forecasting and Planning:
- Build SKU-level plans across the entire product portfolio, incorporating current market conditions and historical sales performance, using both statistical models and business insights
- Monitor and improve forecast accuracy by analyzing velocity of sales, seasonality curves, and promotional impacts to reduce overstock and out-of-stock situations
- Support communication of forecast changes and business implications to cross-functional stakeholders
- Leverage third-party and internal data sources to validate existing forecasts and establish a comprehensive growth strategy and forecasts for new business ventures (e.g., new marketplaces, product listings, SKUs)
Reporting/Data:
- Create and update performance reports that capture monthly, weekly, and daily metrics, as we evolve into an omnichannel business
- Lead the production of reports for ad-hoc requests, transforming large datasets into actionable insights and strategies.
- Provide analytical support to cross-functional teams on high-priority projects
- Help maintain data integrity throughout all reporting and systems
Business Processes:
- Enable scalability for future growth by improving business process/infrastructure
- Create documentation and provide
What You Bring- BA/BS degree in a related field and equivalent work experience
- 4-7 years of proven success in demand/merchandise/supply planning, category/consumer analytics, or other related field
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Power Pivots, Power Query, Data transformation skills mandatory), PowerPoint, and Word
- Identifies informational needs and efficiently organizes, analyzes, and builds reports from large data sets in Excel or internal systems (e.g., NetSuite, Power-BI, Toolio)
- Amazon and Walmart Marketplace experience a plus
- Balance of creative and analytical mindset
- Thrives in a high performance, fast paced, and entrepreneurial environment
- Love to roll up sleeves and do all aspects of the work
- Relentless attention to detail
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions
- Able to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines
What We Offer At Gorilla Commerce, we believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
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Competitive Benefits Package - Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
- 401(k) with Company Match: Supporting your long-term financial wellness.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holidays, and "Birthday Your Way" - take a day off during your birthday month.
- Parental Leave: Paid time off for new parents.
- Wellness Support: Mental health resources, free gym in our Norwalk office, and Employee Assistance Programs.
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Flexible Work Arrangement - Hybrid schedule with three in-office days (Monday-Wednesday).
- Remote Flex Weeks: Two fully remote weeks per year-one in July and the second is the week between Christmas and New Year.
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Perks That Matter - Learning & Development: Professional development encouraged and opportunities provided annually.
- Lifestyle Benefits: Commuter assistance, pet-friendly office, and wellness programs.
- Culture Perks: Free snacks, coffee, and team events to keep our community strong.
