Demand Planning Manager

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Demand Planning Manager

REPORTING TO : Director of Business Process Optimization

LOCATION : Remote to start; shift to hybrid model based in Austin, TX in 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION : We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and accountable Demand Planning Manager to build and lead our forecasting process. As a key member of our Operations team, you will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, achieving cross-functional alignment on projected revenue, and communicating effectively to ensure optimal inventory levels that meet customer needs and support our ambitious growth plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a critical function within a fast-paced startup, make a significant impact on our success, and interface with every part of the business.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and implement robust demand planning processes and methodologies tailored to a startup environment, and continuously improve them
• Generate accurate and timely demand forecasts (short-term and long-term) at various levels of aggregation, considering historical sales data, market trends, competitor landscape, seasonality, promotional activities, and new product introductions
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to gather relevant insights and assumptions for forecasting
• Lead regular demand review meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss forecast accuracy, identify risks and opportunities, and drive consensus
• Develop and track KPIs related to forecast accuracy
• Analyze forecast variances and identify root causes, implementing corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure alignment between demand plans and supply plans, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory
• Develop cross-functional inventory allocation process for constrained inventory scenarios
• Contribute to the development and implementation of inventory management strategies, NPI processes, and post-launch analyses
• Support the development of S&OP processes as the company continues to grow, including presenting in the monthly executive S&OP meeting
• Act as the demand planning SME and tester in any software implementations
• Put together AOP with Finance and Sales
• Build reporting for consumption, sales performance, etc.
• Ad hoc projects and analyses as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

o     Experience in other areas of supply chain

o     Software implementation experience

o     Excited by the idea of manually forecasting in Excel or Google Sheets

o     Passion for pets and an understanding of the pet food market

ABOUT JINX : Founded by dog parents and powered by dog lovers, Jinx is your new go-to for healthy, high-quality food and treats for your dog. Backed by science and rigorously tested, Jinx provides balanced options for dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes. Jinx is more than just a dog food company : it's the future of pet wellness. Jinx is a fast-moving company run by a small, but quickly growing team. We’re looking for self-starters with advanced experience in one or more areas. While we firmly believe that great ideas—like great employees—can come from anywhere, we do have one lil' non-negotiable : must love dogs.