Demand Planner

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

We’re looking for a Demand Planner who will own the full planning lifecycle from demand forecasting through materials planning, inventory optimization, and supply coordination. As a Demand Planner, you will support multiple lines of the business, with a strong focus on injection molded components that require thoughtful planning around tooling, lead times, and supplier capacity.

You will take on the challenge of acquiring a system that needs to be fully built out. You will be tasked to provide support in establishing structure, build processes, and creating visibility where it is yet to exist. And you’d be operating with sound judgment, strong analytical capability, and the ability to operate effectively with limited resources.

You’ll report to the Director, Global Supply Chain and work onsite from our Santa Ana, CA office headquarters.

Onsite Requirement:

This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

Who You Are:

Ownership of the demand forecasting, materials planning, and inventory management across all supported product lines

Translate forecasts directly into supply and purchasing signals in coordination with procurement and operations

Operate with minimal handoffs, ensuring continuity from planning through execution

Partner directly with stakeholders to align on assumptions and priorities

Continuously improve forecast accuracy while balancing speed and practicality

Work closely with procurement to ensure readiness for new part introductions and demand changes

Anticipate risks tied to long lead-time materials and tooling capacity

Own inventory health across the network, including turns, aging, excess, and obsolescence

Set and adjust safety stock, reorder points, and inventory strategies without relying on fully automated systems

Identify and act on opportunities to reduce slow-moving and excess inventory

Monitor and address shrinkage and inventory discrepancies in partnership with operations and finance

Build reporting and planning tools (primarily in Excel or ERP systems) to create visibility into demand, supply, and inventory

Support scenario planning with practical, decision-oriented analysis

Incorporate logistics constraints into planning decisions, including inbound timing and distribution impacts

Coordinate with logistics partners to anticipate volume changes and potential disruptions

Step into gaps as needed to keep the business moving

What You’ll Do:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning or inventory management

Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills;…