We are looking for a Senior Manager, Demand Planning — Global to own international demand planning channels; producing forecasts that lead to actionable insights & feed our S&OP process. This role will also serve as the single global owner of New Product Innovation forecasting across DTC and wholesale channels, helping ensure we have a clear and aligned view of demand as the business continues to grow.
This person will play a critical role in connecting demand signals across markets, retailers and channels, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and strengthening how we forecast new product launches globally. You’ll partner closely with Supply Planning, Finance, Sales and Product Marketing to bring together inputs, improve forecast accuracy and help the business make informed planning decisions.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain rolling 18-month demand plans across international retail channels.
Own sellout-to-sell-in reconciliation.
Track sell-in accuracy and bias by channel, retailer and top SKUs against monthly targets and actuals.
Prepare retailer sell-in data inputs for Consensus/S&OP and ensure a single-number handoff to Finance.
Proactively quantify wholesale risks and opportunities and recommend actions.
Own the forecast workstream for Stage Gate, defining inputs, confidence thresholds and retailer/channel feedback prior to PO placement.
Own NPI forecast feedback process across all channels, consolidating inputs from all regions
Partner with Product Marketing to develop preliminary forecasts based on benchmarks.
Provide strategic direction by looking ahead, identifying roadblocks before they become problems and developing preemptive solutions.
Ensure post-launch reviews and learning loops inform baseline methodologies and future launch strategies.
Redesign and standardize the sample forecasting process in partnership with Marketing and Product Marketing teams, including NSGs and retailer needs.
Serve as the Demand Planning point of contact for wholesale across internal teams, including Supply Planning, Finance, Sales and Product Marketing.
Consolidate global S&OP demand into an unconstrained signal for Supply Planning on a monthly basis.
Actively participate in the planning tool implementation, including process mapping, data migration, testing and UAT.
International Demand Plan Ownership & Reconciliation
Global Newness Product Innovation Forecasting
Internal Partnership & Collaboration
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, economics or other related field
6+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or a related supply chain planning function.
Experience managing demand plans across multiple markets, retailers and/or channels.
Strong understanding of sell-in, sellout, forecast accuracy and bias.
Experience supporting NPI forecasting and new product launches.
Experience working within Consensus and/or S&OP processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
Strong cross-functional partnership skills, particularly across Supply Planning, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Product Marketing.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and balance multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate demand planning insights into clear recommendations for cross-functional partners.
Other Details for Consideration
- Location of Position: Beverly Hills, CA
- Following Hybrid Model: 3+ days a week in the office
- Reports to: Director, Demand Planning
- Salary Range Budgeted: $110K-$140K
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, economics, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related supply chain planning function
- Experience managing demand plans across multiple markets, retailers, or channels
- Strong understanding of sell-in, sellout, forecast accuracy, and bias
- Experience supporting new product innovation forecasting and new product launches
- Experience working within Consensus and/or S&OP processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong cross-functional partnership skills across Supply Planning, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product Marketing
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and balance multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate demand planning insights into clear recommendations
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.
