Demand Planner

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products. Some of our most beloved brands include Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Quirky Kitty®, Vittles Vault®, Wild Eats® and Arm & Hammer®.

Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, which resulted in the creation of the first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, and the same love and bond that existed to provide safe travels for our pets now permeates through every step of pet and pet owners’ shared adventure.

Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, Petmate takes pride in developing new, superior products that improve the quality of life and enrich the bond created between people & their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, we place safety at the core of what we make and how we make it.

Our trusted brands continually drive innovation across pet categories, spanning dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, treats & chews, bedding and more.

OUR WHY: To enrich the lives of families by cultivating the bond between people & their pets

OUR VISION: Families everywhere trust us more than any other company to enhance the well-being of their pets at every step of their adventure

 Petmate Core Values

OWN IT! We take full responsibility for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes

STEADFAST DETERMINATION: Steady pursuit of what's next with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm

DO THE RIGHT THING: Consistent alignment of actions and values in every situation, ensuring you're always true to what's right

SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise

Demand Planner role will be located onsite at the Corporate Office in Arlington, TX

Working hybrid model, 4 days/wk. onsite; 1 day/wk. remote

POSITION SUMMARY
The Demand Planner supports the creation and maintenance of reliable demand forecasts for assigned products and markets. Working within established S&OP/IBP routines, this role integrates historical trends, customer replenishment patterns, promotional activity, and ecommerce signals to produce a feasible demand plan and to surface key exceptions, risks, and opportunities.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain baseline forecasts and incorporate demand inputs (promotions, features/display, ecommerce events, customer programs, and assortment changes) for the assigned scope.
• Review and act on forecast exceptions using system alerts and standard dashboards; escalate material variances with a clear point of view.
• Collect, validate, and structure demand inputs from Sales/Account teams, distributors, and ecommerce partners; ensure timely submission to the S&OP/IBP calendar.
• Analyze forecast error drivers (e.g., in-stock, price, promo execution, seasonality, order patterns) and recommend corrective actions.
• Support collaboration with Supply Planning by communicating short-term demand changes, launch timing updates, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain master data/planning parameters that impact forecasting (units of measure, hierarchies, calendars, segmentation attributes) per standard work.
• Contribute to monthly demand review content (assumptions, changes vs. prior month, and top movers).

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

 Education & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, sales operations, or forecasting within CPG or retail.
• Working knowledge of forecast concepts (seasonality, trend, promo lift) and multi-channel demand drivers.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to summarize insights for non-technical partners.
• Experience with ERP/planning tools and strong Excel skills.
   

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with POS/syndicated data (e.g., NielsenIQ/IRI/Circana) and/or distributor depletion data.
• Exposure to ecommerce forecasting inputs (digital media calendar, on-site promotions, marketplace dynamics).
• Power BI/Tableau experience.

Success Measures (Examples):

• Accurate, timely forecast updates and exception management.
• Improved data quality and adherence to S&OP/IBP calendar milestones.
• Clear identification of issues and proactive escalation of demand risks/opportunities.

Petmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.