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

Role: Demand Planner

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Compensation: $80,000- $95,000 

Location: Boulder, CO 

Reports To: Supply-Chain Manager

Job Overview: The Demand Planner plays a crucial role in optimizing inventory management through precise demand forecasting and strategic planning. Primary responsibilities include analyzing historical sales data, managing forecasts, and overseeing all demand planning activities for Skratch’s inventory needs of finished goods, packaging, and raw materials as needed. This role will work cross-functionally with other team members primarily in Sales and Marketing and will lead the S&OP process.

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:

• Analyze Sales Data: Examine historical sales trends to identify patterns and insights, informing accurate demand forecasts.
• Forecast Management: Own and maintain 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.
• Inventory Planning: Coordinate demand planning activities across all inventory categories, including finished goods, packaging, and raw materials. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and other key departments to align demand planning with business objectives including supporting development of sales forecast during annual planning.
• Lead S&OP Process: Spearhead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring seamless integration and communication across teams to meet company goals.
• Purchase Order Management: Recommend and place POs with co-mans and packaging suppliers. 
• Inventory Monitoring: Monitor inventory levels and production schedules to proactively identify areas of inventory risk
• Supply-Chain Maintenance: Maintain key information related to Skratch’s supply-chain including: pricing, terms, MOQs, and lead times 
• Vendor Relationship Management: Help maintain and enhance vendor relationships

Qualifications: 

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience building and maintaining financial models
• Expert Excel skills, handling large data sets and complex calculations and processes using advanced Excel functions.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated success organizing, analyzing, and accurately interpreting large amounts of data. 
• High level of understanding of applicable statistical concepts needed to improve upon forecast accuracy
• Highly organized and accurate, can prioritize a demanding and varying workload.
• Able to influence and educate internal team on forecasting success factors
• Collaborative with a continuous improvement mindset
• 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 - 5 years in forecasting, demand planning or finance
• Prior CPG experience
• Experience in with an omni-channel (eCommerce, Amazon, wholesale) brand between $20M-$100M

Position Definitions

• The Demand Planner 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.