Carpe · 13 hours ago
Demand Planning Analyst
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCarpe is the fastest-growing deodorant brand in the US, composed of a small team working collaboratively in Durham, NC. The Demand Planning Analyst will focus on data analysis and cross-functional problem-solving to support retail operations and inventory planning for the company's upcoming retail launch.
ManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Build and maintain sales forecasts for retail partners in collaboration with Sales and Operations
Analyze sell-in and sell-through trends by SKU, channel, and promotion to inform planning decisions
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for demand forecasting and inventory performance
Translate sales forecasts into actionable production and replenishment plans
Partner with supply chain and 3PL teams to monitor inventory levels and prevent stockouts or overstocks
Support new product launches, planograms, and promotional activity execution
Investigate and resolve retailer chargebacks, deductions, and compliance issues
Partner with Finance to ensure trade spend and deduction accuracy
Maintain data integrity in retailer portals and internal systems, ensuring all item setup and pricing details are accurate
Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts, resolve issues, and streamline retail processes
Serve as a key contact for retail partners on sales and operational questions
Support ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in sales operations, retail analytics, or supply chain (CPG or retail experience preferred)
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts)
Analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional, fast-paced environments
Self-starter who's curious, organized, and eager to learn
Preferred
Experience with chargeback management, EDI systems, or retailer compliance
Familiarity with trade spend tracking or demand planning systems
Prior experience working with Retail, Walmart, or other large retailers
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental coverage
Flexible PTO
Company
Carpe
Carpe manufactures an OTC antiperspirant lotion that helps reduce sweaty hands and feet It is a sub-organization of Clutch.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.3MKey Investors
Topspin Consumer Partners
2024-08-20Private Equity
2019-07-25Series A
2018-05-03Seed· $2.3M
Leadership Team
David Spratte
CEO and Co-founder
Recent News
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