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Remote planner jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like supply chain, marketing, construction, and financial services, at remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams hiring everyone from entry-level coordinators to senior strategic planners. Employers hiring remotely right now include Fidelity Investments, Saint-Gobain, and Wpromote. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What does it mean to be part of the UNFI Procurement Team?
The Procurement team is a key contributor to UNFI and is responsible for strategic planning, purchasing, and management of over $2B in inventory. The procurement teams work hand in hand to support our customers' and suppliers' needs, while achieving the goal of providing high service levels and working towards creating new innovative solutions to drive UNFI's growth. Partnering with our suppliers and customers, we strive to make them stronger, our supply chain better, and our food solutions more inspired.
Job Overview:
The primary responsibilities of a Demand Planner Forecaster will be to manage customer and internal promotional projections and incremental forecasts for turn inventory or new products across all UNFI regions and National Procurement categories, representing over 185 million cases and ~$4.5 billion annually. The incumbent will work collaboratively with Customer Care, Replenishment, Merchandising, Sales, and Retail Customers to determine the amount of inventory needed for customer promotions and other events above and beyond normal turn inventory. The incumbent will be responsible for driving total demand signal accuracy, customer fill rate, and limiting excess product related to incremental sales volume.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of forecasting all additional demand needs to drive fill rate without generating excess through weekly forecast reviews, direct engagement with internal and external key stakeholders, and detailed historical and trend analysis.
Be able to influence key retailers to drive for the most accurate demand signal through data and industry knowledge.
Decision Maker on all forecast accuracy touchpoints for UNFI and retail-driven promotions, leveraging historical and customer-provided data.
Builds and leverages strong relationships with highly complex customers and suppliers to drive results, and hosts regular meetings to drive accountability.
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Ability to work independently to identify opportunities, determine the best way forward, and implement solutions.
In concert with key partners, develop, oversee, and execute the strategy for seasonal volume builds, generating an action plan and maintaining accountability throughout the planned activity.
Generate and successfully utilize systemic and Excel-based reporting to drive daily execution of all duties, including mid and post-action reviews. Understanding, action, and leftover and OOS visibility to understand the root cause and implement changes for future activity.
Review reporting with key stakeholders and maintain accountability with internal and external partners.
Engage with Customers, Manufacturers, and external UNFI departments as the subject matter expert on Demand Planning processes and actions, taking follow-up action where appropriate to support the business.
Responsible for ensuring overall promotional maintenance is completed, including but not limited to ads/deletes, date changes, type changes, and quantity adjustments.
Engage key stakeholders to oversee the creation and management of non-promotional added demand, including, but not limited to, new item launches, new and added stores, DC sourcing changes, new customers, and loss of customers.
Take a continuous improvement approach to all aspects of their assigned desk, sharing opportunities and improvements across the team to encourage broad-based improvement and efficiency.
Educate and train internal and external partners on expectations and impacts of incremental demand accuracy to drive accountability on timeliness and completeness of ads and ensure proper processes are followed to maintain visibility and drive action at the right levels.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Experience:
3 - 4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:
Have a thorough knowledge of procurement and logistics processes.
General understanding of promotional practices.
Strong analytical and math skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Capable of learning and utilizing multiple disparate systems.
Ability to identify and understand trends.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to use own judgement to make decisions and drive results.
Can work independently as well as with a larger group.
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Work Environment:
Remote Role:
- This position is classified as remote, where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office regularly, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
#LI-REMOTE
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
What does it mean to be part of the UNFI Procurement Team?
The Procurement team is a key contributor to UNFI and is responsible for strategic planning, purchasing, and management of over $2B in inventory. The procurement teams work hand in hand to support our customers' and suppliers' needs, while achieving the goal of providing high service levels and working towards creating new innovative solutions to drive UNFI's growth. Partnering with our suppliers and customers, we strive to make them stronger, our supply chain better, and our food solutions more inspired.
Job Overview:
The primary responsibilities of a Demand Planner Forecaster will be to manage customer and internal promotional projections and incremental forecasts for turn inventory or new products across all UNFI regions and National Procurement categories, representing over 185 million cases and ~$4.5 billion annually. The incumbent will work collaboratively with Customer Care, Replenishment, Merchandising, Sales, and Retail Customers to determine the amount of inventory needed for customer promotions and other events above and beyond normal turn inventory. The incumbent will be responsible for driving total demand signal accuracy, customer fill rate, and limiting excess product related to incremental sales volume.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of forecasting all additional demand needs to drive fill rate without generating excess through weekly forecast reviews, direct engagement with internal and external key stakeholders, and detailed historical and trend analysis.
Be able to influence key retailers to drive for the most accurate demand signal through data and industry knowledge.
Decision Maker on all forecast accuracy touchpoints for UNFI and retail-driven promotions, leveraging historical and customer-provided data.
Builds and leverages strong relationships with highly complex customers and suppliers to drive results, and hosts regular meetings to drive accountability.
-
Ability to work independently to identify opportunities, determine the best way forward, and implement solutions.
In concert with key partners, develop, oversee, and execute the strategy for seasonal volume builds, generating an action plan and maintaining accountability throughout the planned activity.
Generate and successfully utilize systemic and Excel-based reporting to drive daily execution of all duties, including mid and post-action reviews. Understanding, action, and leftover and OOS visibility to understand the root cause and implement changes for future activity.
Review reporting with key stakeholders and maintain accountability with internal and external partners.
Engage with Customers, Manufacturers, and external UNFI departments as the subject matter expert on Demand Planning processes and actions, taking follow-up action where appropriate to support the business.
Responsible for ensuring overall promotional maintenance is completed, including but not limited to ads/deletes, date changes, type changes, and quantity adjustments.
Engage key stakeholders to oversee the creation and management of non-promotional added demand, including, but not limited to, new item launches, new and added stores, DC sourcing changes, new customers, and loss of customers.
Take a continuous improvement approach to all aspects of their assigned desk, sharing opportunities and improvements across the team to encourage broad-based improvement and efficiency.
Educate and train internal and external partners on expectations and impacts of incremental demand accuracy to drive accountability on timeliness and completeness of ads and ensure proper processes are followed to maintain visibility and drive action at the right levels.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Experience:
3 - 4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:
Have a thorough knowledge of procurement and logistics processes.
General understanding of promotional practices.
Strong analytical and math skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Capable of learning and utilizing multiple disparate systems.
Ability to identify and understand trends.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to use own judgement to make decisions and drive results.
Can work independently as well as with a larger group.
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Work Environment:
Remote Role:
- This position is classified as remote, where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office regularly, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
#LI-REMOTE
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Who's Hiring
- Fidelity Investments10
- Saint-Gobain3
- Wpromote3
- CONMED2
- Comfrt2C
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Insurance
- Food & Beverage
- Fashion & Apparel
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, supply chain management, or a related field
- Proficiency in GIS, ERP systems, or project management software depending on specialization
- Two or more years of planning experience in the relevant industry or function
- AICP, CPIM, or PMP certification preferred or required for many mid-level roles
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience interpreting data to inform decisions
- Ability to collaborate across departments and present planning recommendations to stakeholders
Tips for Your Remote Planner Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote planner openings from companies across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote planner employers screen for written clarity before the first interview. Rewrite your resume bullets to show outcomes you drove through documented plans, shared briefs, or cross-functional coordination, not just tasks you completed.
Build a planning portfolio before you apply
Collect two or three examples of plans you have created, whether project timelines, supply schedules, or content calendars, and format them as shareable documents. Remote hiring managers want proof you can produce structured, readable work without hand-holding.
Prepare for tool-specific interview questions
Remote planner interviews routinely include questions about the planning and collaboration tools you use daily. Know your way around project management platforms, shared spreadsheets, and documentation tools so you can answer concretely about how you coordinate work across people and time zones.
Remote Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote planner job?
Target companies with distributed teams or fully remote operations, since those organizations are built to support planners who work independently without in-person check-ins. Remote employers screen hard for written communication, self-direction, and comfort with async tools like project management software and shared documentation platforms. A portfolio or work samples showing completed planning projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list responsibilities.
Which companies hire remote planners?
Remote planner roles are posted by Fidelity Investments, Saint-Gobain, and Wpromote and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first firms, large distributed enterprises in supply chain, tech, and professional services, and consulting organizations with geographically spread clients are among the most consistent sources of remote planner openings.
Can you get a remote planner job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level planner roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workload and communicate proactively from day one without in-person supervision. Companies that hire entry-level remote planners tend to look for candidates who can show organized work samples, familiarity with planning or project management tools, and a demonstrated ability to follow through independently, even if that comes from academic projects or volunteer coordination.
Do you need a degree for remote planner jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated planning skills, tool proficiency, and a record of completed projects alongside or instead of a specific degree. In fields like supply chain and marketing, relevant certifications and hands-on results often carry as much weight as formal education, especially when a candidate can show their work clearly in a remote-friendly format like a portfolio or case summary.
Which industries hire the most remote planners?
Remote planner roles concentrate in Retail, Insurance, and Food & Beverage, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire planners remotely because their operations run across distributed teams and time zones, making location-independent coordination a core part of how the work gets done.
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