Ready to build and lead one of the most important operational engines behind a rapidly growing consumer goods brand? VelvetCaviar.com is hiring a Senior Demand Planner to oversee inventory forecasting, demand planning, inventory strategy, and cross-functional coordination across all sales channels.

Own end-to-end demand forecasting and inventory strategy across all our website, Amazon, and wholesale partners. Lead S&OP, align production with sales forecasts, and optimize inventory to support growth while protecting cash flow and margin.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on aligning Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure sustainable growth, strong inventory health, and operational scalability. The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth environments and understands how disciplined forecasting and inventory planning protect both revenue and margin.

About Us:

Velvet Caviar is a leading phone accessories brand with over 1+ million social media followers and millions of customers worldwide; established in New York since 2014. We’re known for pioneering the tech accessories market with stylish phone cases and matching accessories.

Learn more at velvetcaviar.com or @velvetcaviar

What you’ll do:

Forecasting & Planning

Own forecasting and demand planning across DTC and wholesale
Monitor and build SKU-level forecasts by channel weekly and monthly
Manage Demand Planning Analysts for expedited projections
Translate sales plans into consolidated demand forecasts
Own rolling 3–12 month demand projections

S&OP Leadership

Lead weekly S&OP meetings
Align Sales, Operations, Finance, and Logistics
Drive decision-making around production timing and inventory risk
Maintain forecast accuracy targets

Inventory Strategy

Set safety stock and weeks-of-supply targets
Optimize inventory turns and working capital
Identify stockout and excess risk early
Deplete overstock inventory before expiration
Guide air vs sea freight decisions with Logistics
Align production planning with demand forecasts

Production Alignment

Partner with factories on production timing
Ensure inbound freight aligns with demand plan
Balance retail commitments vs DTC needs

Analytics & Reporting

Own forecast accuracy reporting
Track inventory health KPIs (below)
Build dashboards for leadership
Model margin impact of inventory decisions

Your Success Metrics:

Forecasting Accuracy
Inventory turn speed
In-stock rate and on-time inventory
Excess & obsolete inventory
Air freight exposure vs Sea
Working capital tied in inventory
Inventory visibility and reporting accuracy
Team development and retention

Requirements:

6-8+ years in demand planning and supply chain for consumer goods
Experience planning for thousands of SKUs and millions of units turnover
Experience managing forecasting & planning across both DTC + wholesale
Strong understanding and leadership for S&OP processes
Strong alignment with sales and operations team leadership
Experience working with 3PL fulfillment partners
Advanced Excel + demand planning tools (NetSuite, SAP, Xoro, etc.)
Strong financial acumen (inventory cash flow modeling)
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on as needed
Highly analytical and data-driven
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive base salary
Annual Performance bonuses
PTO + Health Insurance + 401(k)
Fully remote or hybrid schedule (if local in New York)
Fun & Collaborative Brooklyn office (if local to New York)
High role ownership with long-term career growth

Velvet Caviar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Senior Demand Planner (Ecommerce & Wholesale)