Demand Planning Analyst
Artifact Uprising
Demand Planning Analyst
Artifact Uprising
E-commerce photo goods with premium prints
Salary Range: 65000 to 75000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
Build and maintain rolling forecasts for existing products, new launches, seasonal programs, and variants, and improve forecast accuracy over time.
Translate forecasts into inventory and purchasing plans that balance customer demand, inventory health, supplier lead times, and working capital.
Lead seasonal inventory planning, including Q4 readiness and 6-18 month strategies.
Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, from placement and approvals to production tracking and delivery, coordinating with Logistics on inbound and international freight.
Monitor inventory accuracy and supplier inventory levels, and maintain inventory data in Magento.
Develop runout projections and buy plans that mitigate out-of-stock, excess, and obsolete inventory risks, including recommending exit strategies for sunset SKUs.
Support inventory cash planning with Operations and FAST, and recommend purchasing adjustments based on actuals versus forecast.
Lead tariff planning and cost impact analysis, and support product costing, including annual standard cost updates and new product costing with Strategic Sourcing.
Audit and process vendor invoices, and conduct product and freight margin analysis to find cost and profitability opportunities.
Build Looker dashboards, report on KPIs and OKRs, and deliver business reviews that inform annual operating plans and long-term strategy.
Identify opportunities to improve performance through process improvements and automation.
3+ years of experience in inventory planning, materials management, demand forecasting, supply chain, or operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions
Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and ERP or inventory management systems
Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel
Strong understanding of costing, margin analysis, and financial reporting
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to Have
Snowflake, Looker, or other BI tools
AI-supported forecasting tools
S&OP or integrated business planning experience
E-commerce photo goods with premium prints
Artifact Uprising creates direct-to-consumer, premium photo goods such as custom photo books, prints, cards, and gifts. Customers upload their images to an online design studio that offers templates to personalize items, which are then produced with high-quality, responsibly sourced materials (e.g., recycled or FSC-certified paper, reclaimed beetle-kill pine) and finished with minimalist designs. A flagship product is lay-flat photo albums with extra-thick pages and linen covers, complemented by prints, framed prints, calendars, and other photo gifts. The company differentiates itself with a focus on premium materials and refined aesthetics, appealing to people who want durable, aesthetically pleasing keepsakes. Its goal is to move memories from digital devices into physical form, helping customers preserve life events like weddings, holidays, and travels while delivering a seamless online shopping experience.
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