The Role
Leads international demand planning for e.l.f. Beauty’s global portfolio, including forecasting, inventory optimization, and IBP process management. Collaborates with sales, marketing, operations, and senior leadership to align forecasts, analyze market trends, improve planning accuracy, and identify risks and opportunities. Oversees demand planning processes, systems, calendars, and recurring forecasts while leading cross-functional teams in a fast-growing, high-SKU CPG environment.
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About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Director, Demand Planning, International
As a Director Demand Planning International at e.l.f. Beauty, you will lead the strategic forecasting and demand management for our global beauty product portfolio, ensuring optimal inventory levels and supply chain efficiency. Your expertise will drive informed decision-making, aligning with market trends and consumer insights to meet international sales targets. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop and implement demand planning processes that enhance operational agility and customer satisfaction, while maintaining a strong focus on cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of international demand planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet sales forecasts for elf's diverse range of beauty products
- Leading the IBP process, including agenda setting, decision facilitation, and ensuring follow-through on actions
- Responsible for setting and maintaining the monthly IBP calendar, including deadlines for pre-read materials and pre-IBP account meetings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment on demand forecasts at the category level.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics that impact demand for elf's cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products
- Develop and maintain a robust demand planning process, including the use of advanced analytics and forecasting tools to improve accuracy and responsiveness
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management on international market opportunities and risks related to demand planning
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all demand planning activities across international markets
- Lead the team in the creation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts, and present these forecasts to key stakeholders
- Implement and manage demand planning systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in demand forecasting and inventory management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or supply chain operations; (beauty, CPG industry preferred)
- Operations experience in a food, CPG, or cosmetics manufacturing company of relevant size and complexity; >$50 million revenue, high-SKU, national distribution, and rapidly changing product line / SKU mix.
- Cross-functional IBP modeling and process leadership experience; inclusive of demand planning, supply planning, and product lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and leading cross-functional business processes from a starting point of limited maturity and sophistication; experience managing cross-functional teams. Nimble and entrepreneurial in nature.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information and present effectively to cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
- Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis, advanced formulas; macros a plus).
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting platforms, or planning tools, with confidence navigating and synthesizing large data sets.
- Experience with SQL and Python- nice to have
The base salary range for this role is listed above.
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or supply chain operations
- Experience in food, CPG, or cosmetics manufacturing operations at relevant scale and complexity
- Experience with high-SKU environments, national distribution, and rapidly changing product lines or SKU mixes
- Cross-functional IBP modeling and process leadership experience, including demand planning, supply planning, and product lifecycle management
- Experience creating, implementing, and leading cross-functional business processes in low-maturity environments
- Experience managing cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-functional partners and senior leadership
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis, and advanced formulas
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting platforms, or planning tools
- Ability to navigate and synthesize large data sets
- Experience with SQL and Python
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The Company
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals. Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
