Demand Planning Analyst
About the role
The Role
We are seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to join our Retail Strategy team at Nex. An ideal candidate for this role will be detail-oriented, with past experience supporting retail forecasting, inventory planning, and sales analysis across major retail and e-commerce channels. As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will help Nex Playground keep detailed sales data, analyze buyer trends, monitor inventory, and support accurate forecasting and business planning.
In this role, you will work closely with Supply Chain, Performance Marketing, and Finance teams to organize, monitor, and evaluate sales data, inventory, and promotional spending - supporting Nex in executing data-informed business decisions. The Demand Planning Analyst should be a collaborative team player, comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting needs and priorities.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain weekly and monthly demand forecasts across retail channels
- Analyze sell-in, sell-through, inventory, and retailer POS data
- Support forecasting updates based on promotions, seasonality, and market trends
- Monitor retailer purchase orders and inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities
- Assist with forecast accuracy reporting and variance analysis
- Create and maintain Excel-based forecasting and reporting tools
- Prepare business performance reports and planning updates for internal teams
- Partner with sales, finance, and supply chain teams to align forecasts and inventory needs
- Track sales trends and support demand planning processes
- Work cross-functionally with sales, finance, supply chain, and operations teams to support inventory flow, retailer purchase orders, and forecast accuracy
- Translate large datasets into clear business insights and actionable recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, or Sales Analysis within retail or consumer goods
- Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis); experience with ERP/forecasting software is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to interpret data and present findings clearly to cross-functional teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization tools is a plus
- Passion for Nex’s mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement