Demand Planner

Holistic IndustriesMassachusettsOnsite

A Demand Planner will play a key role in forecasting and managing product demand to ensure that supply meets customer needs efficiently.

About the job:

Demand Forecasting: Analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other factors to predict future product demand. This involves using statistical methods and forecasting tools, including MAE, MAD, MAPE, forecast error, etc.
Inventory Management: Collaborating with supply chain and inventory teams to ensure that stock levels are appropriate to meet forecasted demand without overstocking or stockouts.
Data Analysis: Monitoring and analyzing sales data, market conditions, and customer behavior to refine forecasts and improve accuracy.
Collaboration: Working with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather insights and align forecasts with business strategies and promotional plans.
Reporting: Creating and presenting reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and other key metrics to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations based on the data.
Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for improving demand planning processes and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
System Management: Utilizing demand planning software and tools (like ERP systems or specialized forecasting tools) to support forecasting and inventory management activities.
Risk Management: Assessing risks related to supply chain disruptions, market changes, and other factors that could impact demand, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
Reporting: Generate regular and ad-hoc reports to present data findings to management and other stakeholders. Develop visually appealing and informative presentations to communicate data insights.
Data Quality Assurance: Ensure accuracy and consistency in visualizations by validating data sources and outputs. Address and resolve any data discrepancies or visualization issues.

About You:

General

Regulations require that incumbent be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain medical marijuana work credentials – applicable marijuana licensing regulations may disqualify individuals with certain criminal convictions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or analytics/statistics, preferred
At least 5+ years of experience in demand planning
Cannabis industry experience is strongly preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Professional demeanor, strong work ethic
Must have exceptional problem-solving and project management skills
Experience with and proficiency in analytic platforms and business analytics
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Life at Holistic Industries

Holistic Industries is dedicated to elevating the future of cannabis through outstanding products, innovative processes, expert education and value for our patients and partners. Holistic Industries strives to provide the best in patient care and empowers employees to work hand-in-hand with the retailers we serve and the communities in which we work. Our team is comprised of the nation's most knowledgeable experts in cannabis cultivation and medical dispensing, including professionals who are at the top of their fields in medicine, security, agriculture, real estate, and the legal distribution of highly controlled substances. Our leadership includes public servants, clergy, thought leaders, investors, and representatives of one of the most respected agricultural companies in Maryland. Founded in 2014, Holistic Industries, was the first cultivation center to open in Washington D.C. and the first to bring CBD to market. Today Holistic Industries owns and operates eleven medical cannabis facilities in three states and the District of Columbia - and we continue to grow! These facilities include cultivation centers, where we produce the highest quality, safest medical cannabis available; processing centers, where we develop and package medical cannabis products; and dispensaries, stores where we ensure our patients and customers receive the treatments they need and deserve. At Holistic Industries, our top priority is to provide access to quality, safe medicine. We care about our patients, customers and associates, and their experience interacting with our brand.