Demand planner Jobs in Hayward, CA

Demand Planner

We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner who thrives in a rapidly growing business, and who can translate customer forecasts into a robust Demand Plan that serves as the foundation of our Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. In this role, you'll be a core part of Integrated Planning, collaborating closely with fellow Demand Planners, and Supply Planners to deliver aligned, data-driven plans. Success is achieved through strong cross-functional partnership and the ability to work effectively across teams to drive alignment, improve forecast accuracy, and support business growth. You'll be skilled at compiling and analyzing large data sets with an eye for detail, while building strong relationships across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain. Your demand plan guides key financial and operational decisions, supports near-term planning cycles, and informs long-range planning over the next three years. As our business evolves, you embrace ambiguity, collaborate with others, and develop solutions to new and unfamiliar challenges. Do you have what it takes to help us infuse flavor across the world, one accurate forecast at a time? If so, we'd love to talk to you.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At Torani, we flavor more than just drinkswe flavor lives. As a Certified B Corporation committed to shared success, everyone here plays a meaningful role. You'll be empowered to grow, try new things, and help others thrive.

Success Factors (First 1224 Months)

• Cross-Functional Partnership & Teamwork: You built strong, trusted relationships across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations. You actively collaborated across teams to align assumptions, resolve risks and opportunities, and drive consensus on the demand plan. Your ability to work cross-functionally became a key driver of planning accuracy and business performance.
• S&OP Process Leadership: You guided the Sales team through the S&OP process with clarity and energy. You scheduled and facilitated pre-demand planning meetings focused on customer-level forecasts. As a key S&OP team member, you partnered across functions to gain alignment on the forecast and ensure the demand plan remains current through documented assumptions and updates.
• Managing S&OP Product Families: You partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities and set realistic expectations about what the business could deliver. You drove alignment across teams to achieve world-class forecast accuracy at the S&OP family level. You became the trusted resource responsible for maintaining system accuracy and ensuring timely communication across the supply chain.
• Customer & Channel Expertise: You developed deep knowledge of our customer base and worked closely with Sales and Marketing to shape demand. When new opportunities or promotions emerged, teams relied on your insights and partnership. You became the subject matter expert on customer demand drivers, lead times, and channel dynamics.
• Scenario Planning & Analytics: You developed multiple demand scenarios (low, medium, and high) using statistical analysis, historical shipment trends, and key business assumptions. You translated data into clear insights and facilitated cross-functional discussions that supported informed decision-making. Your recommendations helped the organization proactively manage demand variability.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: You monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and forecast accuracy metrics to drive continuous improvement. You identified exceptions, partnered with stakeholders to address root causes, and implemented adjustments to improve performance across items, regions, and customers. Your work strengthened the reliability and effectiveness of the S&OP process.
• Have Fun! You contributed to a positive, collaborative team culture and helped make Torani a great place to work.

What You'll Bring:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain planning. preferably with consumable or CPG products
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, etc.)
• APICS or IBF certification preferred
• Experience conducting statistical analysis and interpreting demand trends
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.)