Senior Demand Planner

Luminize

β€’ $105K β€” $125K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or inventory planning (8+ years preferred)
  • Proven expertise in sell-through-based forecasting and purchasing planning, ideally within Amazon 1P/3P, e-commerce, or CPG
  • Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, capable of building complex forecasting models from scratch
  • Advanced knowledge of inventory and logistics management within FBA
  • Proven ability to manage high-risk decisions involving significant capital
  • Experience in mentoring and training team members
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Luminize's rolling 12-month purchasing forecast based on sell-through data
  • Onboard new brands into the forecasting model and manage offboarding processes
  • Partner with the Supply Chain Analyst team to standardize and validate forecast inputs
  • Collaborate with Brand Management to align forecast with brand priorities and promotions
  • Report on Purchasing vs. Plan variances and integrate forecasts into overall budgets
  • Resolve forecasting discrepancies and improve forecast accuracy and usability
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in demand forecasting and mentor junior team members

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross
  • Dental & vision insurance, including orthodontia
  • Pet benefit program with savings on vet care and services
  • Paid vacation accruing up to 120+ hours/year with rollover
  • Paid holidays annually
  • Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependents under 26
Full Job Description
πŸš€ Build the Forecasts That Power Our Growth - Love Where You Work

πŸ“ Role: Senior Demand Planner
πŸ“ Location: San Diego, CA 92101 (Onsite at Symphony Towers)
πŸ’° Compensation Range: $105,000-$125,000 DOE

We're looking for a Senior Demand Planner to build and maintain the rolling 12-month purchasing forecast that drives budgets and buying decisions across our entire brand portfolio.

In this role, you'll turn sell-through data into forward-looking purchasing plans, partner daily with our Supply Chain Analyst team to standardize forecast inputs, and work directly with Brand Management to make sure every forecast reflects what's actually happening at the brand level. You'll also serve as our go-to expert in demand and inventory forecasting, mentoring less experienced team members along the way.

🎯 What You'll Be Doing
  • Maintain Luminize's rolling 12-month purchasing forecast, built from sell-through data across the full brand portfolio
  • Onboard new brands into the forecasting model, and maintain visibility into offboarding as brands or SKUs wind down
  • Partner with the Supply Chain Analyst team to collect, standardize, and validate the inputs that feed the forecast each month
  • Work directly with Brand Management to incorporate brand-level priorities, launches, and promotional plans into the forecast
  • Maintain Purchasing vs. Plan variance reporting and roll forecast outputs into total business and brand-level budgets
  • Resolve forecasting and inventory discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, turnaround time, and usability
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in demand and inventory forecasting, providing guidance and training to team members

β€’ What You Bring
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or inventory planning (8+ years preferred)
  • Proven expertise in sell-through-based forecasting and purchasing planning, ideally within Amazon 1P/3P, e-commerce, or CPG
  • Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills - comfortable building and maintaining complex, multi-tab forecasting models from scratch, not just operating pre-built templates
  • Advanced knowledge of inventory and logistics management within FBA
  • Proven ability to manage higher-risk decisions involving significant capital
  • Proven ability to mentor and train team members
  • Excellent communication skills for aligning inputs across a large analyst team and non-technical brand stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

πŸ™ You'll be based in Symphony Towers, one of San Diego's premier office spaces that offers:
  • Stunning views of the city and coastline
  • Free access to the building gym
  • Discounts at restaurants and cafes in the tower
  • Secure bike racks in the building and 24/7 paid parking in a nearby downtown structure
  • Close walking distance to 100+ of the top bars, restaurants, and coffee shops

Our office is designed for comfort, productivity, and collaboration, featuring:
  • Ergonomic standing desks and high-quality workstations
  • A fully stocked snack bar, espresso machine, and cold drinks
  • A welcoming team lounge area and sunny workspaces
  • A clean, modern space where we can do our best work together

🎁 Benefits & Perks
Our people are our #1 priority. Our benefits include:
  • Multiple medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross
  • Dental & vision insurance (including orthodontia and annual exams)
  • Pet benefit program with savings on vet care, products, and services
  • Paid vacation (accruing up to 120+ hours/year with rollover and cap)
  • Paid holidays annually
  • Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependents under 26

πŸ’΅ Compensation Transparency
We've listed a broad salary range of $105,000-$125,000/year to account for varying levels of experience, skill sets, and forecasting depth. Where you land in the range will depend on how your background aligns with this role.

We're committed to compensating based on value and impact, not just years on paper, and we're happy to have open conversations throughout the process.

πŸ“ˆ Growth & Career Opportunities at Luminize
At Luminize, growth isn't just something we drive for our clients, it's our mindset and a big priority for our people.

We offer clear career paths and leveling guidelines so you always know where you stand, what's next, and what skills and experience you need to get there. From day one, you'll have visibility into advancement opportunities and what it takes to grow into leadership, specialization, or other cross-functional roles.

We're proud of our strong track record of promoting from within. Many of our team leads and managers started in individual contributor roles and grew by consistently showing initiative, curiosity, and impact. We only hire externally when needed, because we believe the best future leaders are often already here.

You'll also benefit from:
  • Mentorship from experienced managers during 1:1s and annual performance reviews
  • Cross-functional exposure to departments including content, brand management, software, supply chain, operations, and catalog
  • Learning resources, including Udemy course access and additional training programs and courses
  • A culture that encourages asking questions, trying new things, and leveling up together

If you're excited to take ownership and grow, both in your craft and your career, you'll be in good company here.

πŸ‘‰ Apply now and let's grow together!

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