Demand Planning Analyst

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Denver, CO, USA
Hybrid
65K-75K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce
We create joy by helping you honor the meaningful in your life through printed photo gifts, books, and more.
The Role
Build demand forecasts, inventory and purchasing plans, seasonal strategies, and runout projections. Manage purchase orders, supplier and inventory data, tariff planning, product costing, invoices, and margin analysis. Develop Looker dashboards and KPI reporting, support cash planning, and identify process improvement and automation opportunities while collaborating cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, logistics, operations, and finance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Denver, CO - We’re seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to keep the right products in stock at the right time while optimizing inventory investment, cash flow, and profitability. You’ll partner with Merchandising, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Logistics, and Finance (FAST) to turn data into decisions that support business growth.

Job Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain rolling forecasts for existing products, new launches, seasonal programs, and variants, and improve forecast accuracy over time.

  • Translate forecasts into inventory and purchasing plans that balance customer demand, inventory health, supplier lead times, and working capital.

  • Lead seasonal inventory planning, including Q4 readiness and 6-18 month strategies.

  • Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, from placement and approvals to production tracking and delivery, coordinating with Logistics on inbound and international freight.

  • Monitor inventory accuracy and supplier inventory levels, and maintain inventory data in Magento.

  • Develop runout projections and buy plans that mitigate out-of-stock, excess, and obsolete inventory risks, including recommending exit strategies for sunset SKUs.

  • Support inventory cash planning with Operations and FAST, and recommend purchasing adjustments based on actuals versus forecast.

  • Lead tariff planning and cost impact analysis, and support product costing, including annual standard cost updates and new product costing with Strategic Sourcing.

  • Audit and process vendor invoices, and conduct product and freight margin analysis to find cost and profitability opportunities.

  • Build Looker dashboards, report on KPIs and OKRs, and deliver business reviews that inform annual operating plans and long-term strategy.

  • Identify opportunities to improve performance through process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, materials management, demand forecasting, supply chain, or operations

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions

  • Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and ERP or inventory management systems

  • Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel

  • Strong understanding of costing, margin analysis, and financial reporting

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Nice to Have

  • Snowflake, Looker, or other BI tools

  • AI-supported forecasting tools

  • S&OP or integrated business planning experience

Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality, customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the mission to empower people to tell their stories effortlessly, beautifully and often, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials. Signature products include the Layflat Album touting ultra-thick pages and foil-stamped covers, textured matte Everyday Prints, and a line of customizable frames.  
 
Artifact Uprising was recently named on the Built In Colorado’s 2024 Best Places to Work list. We are a tight-knit team who works with some of the latest technology to delight and inspire our customers.  
 
Job Perks
Industry leading health, vision and dental insurance for families (Plans cover 100% for employees and up to 95% for dependents), flexible vacation policy, Gym partnership with ClassPass, 401(k) matching plan, Year-End Company Bonus Plan.
 
Why Artifact Uprising?
Creative Freedom We value the creative process and look to our employees to speak into Artifact Uprising products, identity and approach – regardless of position or title. We look for driven people who demonstrate initiative to take the company to the next level.  
 
The Working Life
We strive to create a workplace where everyone works hard but also has the flexibility and balance to enjoy life outside of the office.  
 
It Won’t Be Boring
We are a small company with big ideas - and we recognize it will take every last one of us to reinvent the way brands approach business. We believe a good workplace empowers its team to rise to new challenges, expand their skill sets and think outside of the box. Through this, we foster a company culture that is always growing, always reaching, and always looking to see things differently.  
 
Interested in this position?
Tell us why you want to work at Artifact Uprising and what we should know about you. 
 
Artifact Uprising is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, materials management, demand forecasting, supply chain, or operations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business decisions
  • Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and ERP or inventory management systems
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
  • Strong understanding of costing, margin analysis, and financial reporting
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience with Snowflake, Looker, or other business intelligence tools
  • Experience with AI-supported forecasting tools
  • S&OP or integrated business planning experience

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Artifact Uprising Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families is emphasized, with indications of very high employer-paid portions and added mental-health, life, and disability options. This breadth and employer contribution make core medical coverage a standout part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible/unlimited PTO is paired with paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, and paid volunteer hours. Norms around real breaks and hybrid flexibility further support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) program features a dollar-for-dollar company match up to a stated cap after an initial eligibility period. This, combined with other financial protections, strengthens the long-term value of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Denver, CO
53 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the belief that everyone has a story to tell, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials.

Why Work With Us

We are a small company with big ideas - and we recognize it will take every last one of us to reinvent the way brands approach business. We believe a good workplace empowers its team to rise to new challenges, expand their skill sets and think outside of the box. We look for driven people who strive to take the company to the next level.

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Artifact Uprising Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Employees are able to choose when to work from home and when to work in-person at our Denver office.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
HQDenver, CO
We are located in the up-and-coming Sunnyside neighborhood in Denver. Our office is surrounded by great local restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.

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