New

Demand Planner

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $55.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Menlo Park
Sep 04, 2025
Fully remote, PST time zone Potential to move to FTE due to opportunities as that is reason for others to leave group. Meta Reality Labs the AR/VR business unit at Meta is seeking an experienced highly quantitative and driven Demand Planner to focus on hardware demand forecasting and strategic planning. This position will require cross-functional coordination across several groups with an emphasis on partnering with Sales Account Managers Retailers Channel Inventory Operations Marketing Data Science and Business Development. You will combine strategic planning and decision making with data analytics and insights and are excited about AR/VR and consumer hardware. You also have an interest in data and technology be highly analytical and demonstrate the experience to clearly communicate highly complex topics to a broad audience. This role will challenge you to understand and impact many facets of hardware business strategy including sales planning financial forecasting strategic pricing trade marketing sales and supply chain analytics. Responsibilities - Partner with sales account managers category managers data analysts and business unit marketing teams to drive accurate demand planning and identify growth initiatives based on robust forecast models. - Build bottoms up Sell-Through and Sell-In forecasts utilizing multiple quantitative and qualitative datasets and present cycle over cycle results to business leaders across Meta Reality Labs - Forecast and track weekly monthly quarterly and yearly sales performance of hero and accessories hardware products in AR/VR. - Own the actuals vs forecast and goal performance analysis drive identification of root causes and plan mitigation measures for gaps in performance. - Share forecast assumptions and impact of strategic activities to forecast outcomes to broader organization and various stakeholders. - Drive implementation of tools and techniques for continuous forecast accuracy improvement by analyzing large datasets identifying trends dependencies correlations and creating future outlooks based on that. - Partner with Channel Operation teams to impact production and launch decisions. - Present outcomes at reviews with business leaders across Meta Reality Labs. Minimum Qualifications - B.S. or M.S. in business-related or quantitative field Economics Finance Math Engineering or similar discipline - 2 years of experience of hardware products including accessories demand forecasting - 6 years of experience in business strategy finance analytics or sales planning experience with Excel Powerpoint and Google Suite of product - Experience with forecasting tools e.g. Anaplan Algo e2open Logility etc. - Experience in problem solving individually and in a group setting and knowledge of financial drivers of the business - Experience with statistical forecasting methods and forecast accuracy metrics Preferred Qualifications - Experience with advanced Excel - Experience in shifting priorities while maintaining organization and control - Experience in strategic planning in tech company investment banking or strategy consulting with a focus on technology - Experience with SOP and CPFR processes - Experience of communicating insights gained from data with clarity and impact - Experience in SQL/Tableau/Power BI/visualization tools - Experience in consumer electronics businesses Meta builds technologies that help people connect find communities and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004 it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens the limits of distance and even the rules of physics. Interview process- talk to 2 individuals , maybe one other for a gut check - 45 minutes should be solid Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with records. History may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness meet client expectations standards and accompanying requirements and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Must Have Skills: 1. 6+ years of experience in Demand Planning with advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Sheets) -- Ideally as a Demand Planner with business strategy, finance, analytics or sales operations planning experience 2. 2+ years of experience of hardware products (including accessories) demand forecasting -- I.e. experience in consumer electronics businesses 3. Experience with statistical forecasting methods and forecast accuracy metrics -- Experience with forecasting tools (e.g. Anaplan, Algo, e2open, Logility etc.) 4. Presentation skills - slides and speaking with leadership -- Experience of communicating insights gained from data with clarity and impact Nice to Have Skills: 1. Demand planning systems experience - SAP, ERP, 09 2. Strategic planning in tech company, investment banking or strategy consulting with a focus on technology 3. Experience with SQL/Tableau/Power BI/visualization tools 4. Experience with S&OP and CPFR processes Education: - B.S. or M.S. in business-related or quantitative field (Economics, Finance, Math, Engineering, or similar discipline) - Masters in business or supply chain ops is a nice to have Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.