Demand Planner

Oura - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

About the position

The Demand Planner at Oura is responsible for managing the channel forecast process, optimizing inventory, and providing analytical support to sales leaders. This role involves preparing demand forecasts, monitoring trends, and collaborating with various teams to enhance demand planning inputs. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex situations while ensuring alignment across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the Channel Forecast Process from Creation to Execution.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly demand forecasts based on channel partner, local sales insights & Oura driven activities with a focus on Sell In and Sell Thru.
• Run the CPFR Process with key partners as input into the forecasting process.
• Report on and manage demand trends + channel level inventory guidance for demand channels.
• Work with GTM teams to develop and enhance demand planning inputs in the Monthly Business Review.
• Explore integrating up-funnel metrics such as traffic, leads, lead qualification, and conversion rate into the formal demand planning process.
• Monitor and adjust Sell Thru/Sell In forecasts to optimize channel inventories.
• Interface with the overall supply chain and GTM teams to resolve or highlight supply/demand related business risks & opportunities.
• Develop and enhance allocation process, in collaboration with GTM teams.
• Consult with Sales leaders to develop and improve forecast reports that will assist them in the analysis of their business and decision making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of specific demand/merchandise planning experience in the Hardware and/or Retail industries.
• Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to articulate complex situations into a simple conversation.
• Experience managing and working with demand planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, etc.).
• Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning and S&OP process and governance.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to act as trusted advisor to business partners including cross functional Senior Leadership.
• Ability to articulate and navigate relationships with people at all levels of an organization across multiple functions.
• Curious lateral thinker able to see and understand the big picture while willing and able to deep dive to understand trends to formulate insights.
• Ability to be a team player and work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while ensuring the planning team crosses the finish line together.
• Self-starter who demonstrates high energy/creativity, a customer-focused approach and interest in developing a deep understanding of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave
• Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers