Demand Planner

Job Locations

US-CO-Fort Collins

Otter Products is seeking a Forecast Analyst/Demand Planner to join our team. In this role you can be based at our Fort Collins, CO headquarters, working a hybrid schedule or remote if you are not local.

As a Demand Planner/Forecaster you will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, analyzing market trends, and ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand. You will work collaboratively with various teams across the business with a goal of minimizing forecast error.

To succeed in this role, you must be highly analytical and detail-oriented with experience in the use of applied statistics, business reporting, and predictive analytics, while possessing advanced Excel modeling skills. Knowledge of databases and dimensional data modeling experience is strongly preferred.

At Otter Products, we protect what’s important. From our founder’s garage in 1998 to the global technology leader we are today, Otter Products continues to drive growth through innovation and sense of purpose.
Through our industry-leading brands – OtterBox and OtterCares – we provide our partners and customers the number one selling and most trusted products in our categories. Our commitment to excellence and our philanthropic spirit is the foundation on which we foster our partner relationships, allowing us to grow and to give – together.
By way of our charitable arm, the OtterCares Foundation, we support our communities and invest in the future through education that inspires kids to change the world.
Our founder’s core values are still at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success not just by business results, but by our ability to give back to our communities and strengthen opportunities for all.
To learn more, visit otterproducts.com

Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales input.
• Prepare data visualizations, reports, briefings, and concise summary analysis.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and supply chain teams to gather relevant data and insights.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and market conditions to adjust forecasts as needed.
• Prepare and present regular reports on demand forecasts and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize advanced forecasting tools and software to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in the development and implementation of demand planning processes and best practices.
• Support and maintain a positive safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures and actively contributing to a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field is required. Experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a heavily data focused demand planning or directly related role is required.
• Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Experience using statistical modeling such as Power BI, Kimball Method, DAX and/or SQL Server is preferred.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems is preferred.

Otter Products, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and in accordance with all other applicable federal, state and local laws.

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

USD $90,500.00/Yr.

Otter Products offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) retirement plan. Additionally, for eligible employees, we offer accrued paid time off based on seniority, volunteer time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, company holidays, and years of service awards. Check out otterproducts.com/careers/why for more info., Variable Incentive Program – This position is eligible for the Profit Sharing Program.