Senior Demand Planner

About Pattern

Pattern (Nasdaq: PTRN) accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces using proprietary technology and AI. Leveraging 46+ trillion data points and advanced machine learning models, Pattern optimizes and automates key levers of ecommerce growth—including advertising, content management, logistics, pricing, and customer service. Hundreds of global brands use Pattern’s platform to drive profitable growth across 60+ marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, Tmall, TikTok Shop, and JD.

Senior Demand Planner

Responsibilities:

• Demand Forecasting: Lead the end-to-end demand forecasting process for Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asian markets. Integrate market intelligence, promotional calendars, and historical performance to develop high-accuracy, cross-departmental forecasts that drive regional business growth.
• End-to-End Inventory Strategy: Design and implement robust inventory strategies to maximize sell-through and minimize working capital tied to excess stock. Proactively identify risks and analyze inventory health (e.g., sell-through, turnover, order fulfillment rates) across regions and optimize stock levels to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a key link between the business partner and the internal teams. Lead cross-departmental alignment meetings to ensure supply plans are synchronized with commercial objectives.
• Reporting & Performance: Develop and prepare regular regional-level inventory and sell-through reports, providing management with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Tech & Automation: Assist in driving daily operations automation projects to increase efficiency and data accuracy.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher, with at least 3 years of experience in demand planning for e-commerce brands. Experience with Korean marketplaces (e.g., Coupang, Naver) or familiarity with healthcare categories is highly preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis skills with advanced proficiency in Excel functions. Knowledge of AI-powered tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for workflow optimization is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder management skills, strong sense of responsibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Language: Fluency in English and Chinese. Proficiency in Korean or Japanese is highly advantageous.