About Us: Skratch Labs is an outdoor company on the cutting edge of athlete nutrition, founded by two pro cycling veterans who started mixing performance drinks in paint buckets at McGuckin Hardware over 12 years ago. Since then, we’ve built an amazing following of impassioned athletes in the US and Europe and we’re growing fast. We believe food and drink is just better when made from scratch and we also believe that no matter where we find ourselves in life, it’s never too late to start from scratch. We use our heads and our hearts in everything we do. Our goal is to help people be better. We work together, we are real, we perform, and we are empathetic. If you’re inspired by athletes and our story, and you think you’d thrive in an office full of dogs, bicycle posters, shenanigans, hard work, and the occasional lunchtime knock-out (basketball) game, this could be the place for you. Skratch Labs is proud to have been named to Outside Magazine's list of the Best Places to Work two years in a row.

Role: Demand Analyst

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Compensation: $70,000- $80,000 

Location: Boulder, CO 

Reports To: Supply-Chain Manager

Job Overview: This position is responsible for analyzing historical sales data, reviewing sales forecasts, and generating demand forecasts for purchasing all of Skratch’s inventory needs including finished goods, packaging, and raw materials when needed. You will play a crucial role in optimizing inventory levels and production scheduling as well as identifying areas of efficiencies in Skratch’s supply chain.

About You: You are data driven and highly analytical, a strong communicator, and enjoy collaborating with people across the organization. You like problem solving, making things more efficient, value the accuracy of your work, and can use data to help others make decisions. You have an interest in supply-chain and finance generally and would like to build a strong foundation for your career.  You are curious, open to learning, and looking at problems differently.

About Us: Skratch Labs is an outdoor company on the cutting edge of athlete nutrition, founded by two pro cycling veterans who started mixing performance drinks in paint buckets at McGuckin Hardware over 12 years ago. Since then, we’ve built an amazing following of impassioned athletes in the US and Europe and we’re growing fast. We believe food and drink is just better when made from scratch and we also believe that no matter where we find ourselves in life, it’s never too late to start from scratch. We use our heads and our hearts in everything we do. Our goal is to help people be better. We work together, we are real, we perform, and we are empathetic. If you’re inspired by athletes and our story, and you think you’d thrive in an office full of dogs, bicycle posters, shenanigans, hard work, and the occasional lunchtime knock-out (basketball) game, this could be the place for you. Skratch Labs is proud to have been named to Outside Magazine's list of the Best Places to Work two years in a row.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to maintain the Company’s forecast by Channel, Product Category, and SKU
• Through analysis and process, help identify and lead opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of Skratch’s forecast
• Lead Skratch’s S&OP process
• Support the development of the sales forecast during annual planning
• Maintain the Company’s demand planning model; utilizing demand forecasts, lead times, and areas of risk to ensure inventory levels are appropriately balanced to achieve serviceability and working capital goals.
• Recommend and place POs with co-mans and packaging suppliers.  Ensure co-mans have adequate levels of packaging to fulfill demand.
• Identify opportunities for savings in COGs and time by taking advantage of bracket pricing and process improvement within the supply-chain
• Monitor inventory levels and production schedules to proactively identify areas of inventory risk
• Maintain key information related to Skratch’s supply-chain including, pricing, terms, MOQs, and lead times 
• Help maintain and enhance vendor relationships

Qualifications:

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert Excel skills, handling large data sets and complex calculations and processes using advanced Excel functions.
• Highly organized and accurate, can prioritize a demanding and varying workload.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems - NetSuite is a plus
• Ability to work independently and autonomously.

Education:

• BS degree in a related area or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 3+ or more years in demand planning, finance or supply chain
• CPG experience is a plus.

Position Definitions

• The Demand Analyst is a full-time salaried position, based in Boulder Colorado, reporting to the Supply-Chain Manager.
• Hybrid in-office and remote work policy where Skratch Labs employees will be in person in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to foster connection and collaboration but the remaining days, work location, and schedule are flexible.
• Benefits include a medical/dental/vision stipend, trust-based unlimited paid time-off policy, paid holidays, 401(K) match, employee profit sharing, monthly product stipend, and a positive and inclusive work environment. 

Application Instructions: If this describes and inspires you, please complete a 10-minute survey and send your resume and a short description about why you’d be a great fit to [email protected]. Please put “Demand Analyst” in the subject line.