Director, Demand Planning

About Cozey

At Cozey, we’re all about empowering possibilities in your home and making furniture shopping as easy and enjoyable as possible. Our thoughtfully designed, stylish furnishings adapt to evolving lifestyles, combining innovation with a commitment to great value and customer service. As a fast-growing, online-first brand, our success is driven by a team that shares our passion for redefining the furniture experience.

The mission of the Director, Planning Development

The Director, Demand Planning will be responsible for leading and evolving Cozey’s demand planning function, with a strong focus on leveraging AI, technology, and advanced analytics to forecast demand with precision and agility. This individual will work cross-functionally with teams across Operations, Marketing, Product, and Finance to ensure that demand forecasts drive business decisions at both strategic and tactical levels. The ideal candidate is a rigorous, tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for building smart, adaptive forecasting processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity, loves data, and wants to have a direct impact on operational performance.

What you'll be doing

• Forecasting & Analytics: Lead the development of demand forecasts at multiple levels (SKU, category, channel and location) using statistical models, machine learning tools, and business inputs.
• AI & Tech Integration: Implement AI-powered forecasting and planning solutions. Champion the adoption of technology to automate and enhance demand planning using constraints such as space.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key teams (Operations, Finance, Marketing, Product) to gather insights, align on assumptions, and ensure plans support company objectives.
• Scenario Planning & Agility: Build flexible demand scenarios to support decision-making under uncertainty. Rapidly adapt forecasts in response to market signals and internal inputs.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve the demand planning process by identifying inefficiencies, automating manual tasks, and standardizing reporting tools.
• Inventory & Supply Alignment: Translate demand plans into inventory strategies in close collaboration with the supply and operations teams.
• Performance Measurement: Monitor forecast accuracy, develop KPIs, and provide recommendations to improve performance and reduce bias.

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We'd love to hear from you if you have

• Master’s in data science, applied statistics, economics, finance, engineering. PhD is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or analytics roles; experience in DTC, retail, or CPG preferred.
• Proficiency in forecasting and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, R, Python) and experience with AI/ML-driven demand planning platforms.
• Strong analytical mindset with a rigorous attention to detail and ability to distill complex data into clear insights.
• Demonstrated success leading S&OP processes and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills and experience leading change initiatives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and drive alignment across departments.

We care about you

• You will receive a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package.
• Endless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-growing start-up.
• A generous PTO policy that allows you the time you need to recharge.
• A role where your strategies and decisions directly influence the company’s operations and growth.
• A workspace where everyone is welcomed, heard, and valued.