Elf Beauty

Affordable vegan makeup and skincare brand

Director Demand Planning

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
At least 6 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or supply chain operations is required.
Operations experience in a food, consumer packaged goods, or cosmetics manufacturing company of relevant size and complexity is required, including more than $50 million in revenue, a high number of stock-keeping units, national distribution, and a rapidly changing product line or stock-keeping unit mix.
Cross-functional integrated business planning modeling and process leadership experience is required, including demand planning, supply planning, and product lifecycle management.
Experience creating, implementing, and leading cross-functional business processes from a starting point of limited maturity and sophistication is required.
Experience managing cross-functional teams is required.
Advanced Excel proficiency is required, including modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis, and advanced formulas; macros are a plus.
Experience with enterprise resource planning or material requirements planning systems, forecasting platforms, or planning tools is required, including confidence navigating and synthesizing large datasets.
The ability to simplify complex information and present effectively to cross-functional partners and senior leadership is required.
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is required.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of international demand planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet sales forecasts for the company's beauty products.
Lead the integrated business planning process, including setting agendas, facilitating decisions, and ensuring follow-through on actions.
Set and maintain the monthly integrated business planning calendar, including deadlines for pre-read materials and pre-integrated business planning account meetings.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to align category-level demand forecasts.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics affecting demand for cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products.
Develop and maintain a demand planning process using advanced analytics and forecasting tools to improve accuracy and responsiveness.
Provide senior management with strategic insights and recommendations on international market opportunities and risks related to demand planning.
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in demand planning activities across international markets.
Lead the team in creating weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts, and present the forecasts to key stakeholders.
Implement and manage demand planning systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in demand forecasting and inventory management.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the beauty or consumer packaged goods industry is preferred.
Experience with SQL and Python is nice to have.
Excel macros are a plus.

Salary Range: 0 to 0 (Currency: GBP) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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 (paid at 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.

e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.

About the Company

Elf Beauty

Affordable vegan makeup and skincare brand

e.l.f. Beauty offers affordable makeup, skincare, and beauty products through its own site and major retailers. Its products are straightforward consumer goods, with vegan and cruelty-free formulas where stated. The company keeps costs low in marketing and packaging to pass savings to shoppers, and distributes widely online and in stores. Its goal is to provide trendy, high-quality beauty items at accessible prices while upholding vegan and cruelty-free standards.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2004

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