Retail Demand Planner

Job Overview

Curaleaf is redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. We are seeking a Retail Demand Planner to forecast demand, analyze trends, and plan inventory across our retail network. The role is highly collaborative, working with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Merchandising to build proactive inventory strategies and identify opportunities for category growth.

• Demand Forecasting & Planning
  • Build and refine short‑term and long‑term demand forecasts at the SKU, customer, and channel levels.
  • Use statistical tools and historical data to predict future demand and adjust for promotions or seasonal shifts.
  • Monitor forecast accuracy, explain variances, and continuously improve forecasting processes.
  • Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) conversations with local and regional partners.
• Sales Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales Leaders, Buyers, and Merchandisers to incorporate customer insights, promotional calendars, and product launches into demand plans.
  • Share demand insights during monthly S&OP meetings.
  • Support vendor and account meetings with clear inventory turnover and depletion strategies.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Analyze historical sales, category trends, and customer POS data to uncover growth opportunities and risks.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecasting accuracy and data integrity.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Buying, and Merchandising to ensure forecasts align with brand strategies and inventory goals.
  • Work with Operations to align production plans with demand while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Support new product introductions by forecasting initial demand and tracking post‑launch performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and sales planning within the retail or CPG industry.
• Experience in developing demand forecasting models from the ground up.
• Advanced analytical skills and confidence working in Excel, plus experience using tools like Tableau, Omni, Power
  
  BI, or similar platforms to turn data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of working effectively across departments.
• A solid understanding of retail business drivers including pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.

• Experience in the food or beverage industry, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or cannabis industry is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance;

stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift up to 10 pounds. This position has no special vision requirements. This position requires high stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility. Ability to work in an ever‑changing environment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program and challenges
• Gym discounts

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Commuter benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave

• Employee discounts
• Recognition programs
• Pet insurance (available to eligible, full‑time employees only)

$100,000—$120,000 USD

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