Antelope is hiring: Demand Planner (Remote) in Chicago

ABOUT THE COMPANY:Antelope is an omnichannel pet consumer platform that was founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of pets by delivering the highest quality products across all pet products and services via a buy-and-build strategy. "Ante" means to increase the stakes or consideration of, and "lope" means to leap with bounding steps together. Antelope is elevating the standards of pet care by buying, building, and growing high-quality, natural pet brands. The company is backed by Alpine Investors and have made five acquisitions so far (Bocce's Bakery, Diggin' Your Dog / Super Snouts, Doggo, My Perfect Pet and Ark Naturals), and they're just getting started! Antelope has plans to acquire 5-15 additional all-natural, high-quality brands to become the one-stop shop for pet parents.OVERVIEW:Antelope is looking to hire a skilled Demand Planner to lead advanced data analytics, refine forecasting methodologies, and play a key role in scaling Antelope's operations. This role will own full inventory management processes from forecasting through to our donation program as we rapidly scale. This person will collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, Brand Marketing to develop forecasting methodologies to inform buy plans, and deliver on inventory and financial objectives. This role will be full-time and is remote.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Data-Driven Forecasting: Use cutting-edge analytics to develop and optimize demand forecasting models. Incorporate data from Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve forecast accuracy.Advanced Excel Modeling: Build sophisticated Excel models with advanced formulas, pivot tables, and visualization tools, ensuring highly accurate, zero-defect forecasting.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Rotate through departments to understand the intricacies of demand planning from every angle. Align forecasts with business goals and respond to sales idiosyncrasies.Strategic Decision-Making: Use data insights to influence high-level strategic decisions. Your work will directly impact how Antelope scales and adapts to market changes.Problem Solving: Identify and address forecasting challenges by analyzing discrepancies, troubleshooting data inconsistencies, and implementing solutions.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:Access to C-Suite Leadership: Work closely with senior executives, gaining valuable insights into high-level strategy and decision-making.Exposure to Multiple Departments: Hands-on experience in Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance, providing comprehensive training in demand planning and forecasting.Data Mastery: Develop a deep understanding of how to integrate and synthesize data from various sources to create impactful, data-driven decisions.Strategic Communication: Learn how to effectively communicate complex data insights to non-technical teams and help influence key business outcomes.Career Development: This program will set you up for a future leadership role in demand planning, operations, or analytics, with significant growth potential within the company.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to develop and refine advanced forecasting models.Proficiency in Excel, including experience creating advanced models with formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization tools.Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align different teams on demand forecasts and shared business objectives.Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset, able to anticipate challenges and adjust forecasts to meet dynamic business needs.Clear communicator and influencer, capable of explaining complex data and insights to non-technical stakeholders.WHAT WE OFFER:Connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforceUnlimited PTOCompetitive compensationMedical, dental, and vision insurance401K employer matchDiscounted Doggo pet insuranceFree treats!