Forecast Analyst (Demand Planning)

Location: European Economic Area; applications are accepted from overseas candidates only, and U.S. domestic applications will not be considered.

Company

hirify.global operates fragrance subscription and DTC, retail, and wholesale brands, including hirify.global and Drift.

What you will do

• Maintain and validate statistical forecasts across more than 10,000 SKUs in Netstock using exception-based review.
• Incorporate sales history, demand signals, promotions, launches, and approved business adjustments into forecast outputs.
• Track monthly forecast accuracy, WMAPE, bias, and error by SKU, brand, demand type, and channel.
• Prepare clean demand inputs and analysis for monthly S&OP reviews, including risks, opportunities, assumptions, and decisions.
• Reconcile promotional plans, validate timing and SKU coverage, and ensure approved changes are reflected in the planning system.
• Investigate forecast discrepancies and support ad hoc analysis related to launches, promotions, channel mix, and customer behavior.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, supply chain, business analytics, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and Power Pivot.
• Ability to work accurately with large datasets, maintain recurring monthly deadlines, and manage responsibilities autonomously.
• Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills, with attention to data accuracy and output quality.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional meetings and translate qualitative business inputs into quantitative forecast adjustments.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, Power Query, Power BI, or other tools for automating analytical workflows.
• Experience with Netstock, NetSuite, ERP, forecasting, or planning systems.
• Knowledge of subscription or DTC demand planning, multi-channel demand, statistical forecasting, S&OP or IBP, and promotional forecasting.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation and a bonus program.
• Paid time off and wellness days off.
• Creative and energetic work environment.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diverse backgrounds and perspectives.